Should you buy the Sony a5100 in 2024?

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  • YES!
    The SONY a5100 (ILCE-5100) is an entry-level budget mirrorless camera with an APS-C size sensor, great for LIVESTREAMING and VIDEO. This video includes a 2024 review with new SAMPLE videos and photography
    Sony a5100 Tips & Tricks Playlist - • Sony a5100 Tips & Tricks
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    Viltrox 23mm f1.4 - geni.us/Vil23mm
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    Timestamps -
    00:00​ - Start
    00:32​ - Specifications and features
    01:00 - Cons
    01:37 - Battery life & Examples
    02:30 - Microphone
    02:56 - Picture Quality with examples
    04:05 - Lenses
    05:21 - Pros
    05:58 - Livestreaming
    06:24 - Price
    07:10 - Should you buy in 2024?
    My Gear (paid links*)-
    Cameras I use -
    Sony a5100 - geni.us/APa5100
    Sony​ a6000 - geni.us/APa6000
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    My Lenses -
    Sony 55-210mm Telephoto Lens - geni.us/904G
    Sigma 16mm f1.4 - geni.us/AP16mm
    Sony 18-105mm f4 - geni.us/AP18105mm
    Other stuff I use -
    My Tripod - geni.us/APTripod
    My Microphone - geni.us/APSM7B
    Wireless Shooting Grip - geni.us/J3nA
    #a5100 #Camera #Review
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  • @ArronPrescott
    @ArronPrescott  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +63

    Hands up Whos still using the a5100 in 2024? 🙌

    • @pasarbunul4149
      @pasarbunul4149 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Awesome camera. I am still using this camera paired with tamron 17-75 f2.8 and sony 35mm f1.8.

    • @Kinosaurus
      @Kinosaurus 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Just bought new lens on it too, for me it's the perfect pocketable camera with the meike 25mm f1.8, only thing i wish it had was a silent shutter for street photography

    • @gamebuster800
      @gamebuster800 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      My daughter! I gave mine to my daughter.

    • @hansknoltenbensel
      @hansknoltenbensel 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yess! I still own one, AND use it!

    • @hansknoltenbensel
      @hansknoltenbensel 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      And have besides the standard zoom also the 50-200 equivalent Sony zoom ...

  • @user-vv7gi6xj5f
    @user-vv7gi6xj5f 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    A5100 + Sony 20mm 2.8 , best combo ever

  • @Sameerrsa
    @Sameerrsa หลายเดือนก่อน

    🙌 im using it since 2019..& i have seen all ur a5100 videos..well said in ur video..its still a great camera

    • @ArronPrescott
      @ArronPrescott  หลายเดือนก่อน

      I appreciate it! The a5100 is still great!

  • @TexpatOTG
    @TexpatOTG หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Still using mine. Have a body for each of my lenses. I have always recorded separate sound, so it works great for me. I will upgrade at some point, but it isn't a pressing issue -- I'm fine with mine. Cheers

  • @chris_tarroza
    @chris_tarroza 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Still rocking this camera. The biggest gripe (besides no 4k) is overheating. I've done all the tricks I've found online and the thing still shuts down after a few minutes of video recording

  • @kidhenok573
    @kidhenok573 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Holy crap!!! 😂I have my Sony a5100 just seated on my closet for about 4 years then when you mention about this video has being recorded with that camera I was on shock, it’s. A beautiful camera

  • @Timothy_othy
    @Timothy_othy 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just got one recently. I put the Brightinstar 35mm F0.95 on it and it is blast to shoot. Also got an M39 LTM adaptor to use a
    NIkkor 5cm (50mm) H-C F2. Super fun using a vintage lens with it. Its only a bit challenging shooting in the bright sun.

  • @EscapeWheel
    @EscapeWheel 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Funny this just got uploaded. I purchased my first "REAL" camera yesterday...a lightly used (sub 1000 clicks) A5100 off Ebay. I purchased it mainly for use on an upcoming trip to a national park, but it'll also double (hopefully) as an upgraded camera for my channel. we'll see...but I'll have to figure out the microphone issue for sure..that sounds horrible.
    but thanks as always for the review. sounds like I did ok for my first camera.

  • @shiluc006
    @shiluc006 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I bought this camera a month ago and very satisfied with it

  • @patmat.
    @patmat. 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It's been my only camera for casual photos since I sold all my Canon gears in 2018. Love it! I'm eyeing the Sigma 18-55.

    • @ArronPrescott
      @ArronPrescott  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nice! The Sigma 18-50 is a great upgrade for the kit lens!

  • @cLaunMH
    @cLaunMH 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I still use the a5100 for photography, the size is pocketable with a small lens (my favorite is the Sony 20mm f2.8) and i can always pop a bigger lense in the bag for more variety. For video, the ZV-E10 has taken its spot.

  • @ShootingAndReloading
    @ShootingAndReloading 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I have an A5100 as my permanent webcam for use with Microsoft Teams, Skype, etc. Have mine paired with a mains powered "dummy battery", Cam Link HDMI > USB dongle and a Viltrox 23mm f/1.4. It just works and provides far higher quality than any normal webcam. Reliable too - got it in 2019 and its been used for at least 4 hours per working day since then. Also useful as a backup camera for my A6700 if I'm photographing / videoing anything important.

    • @ArronPrescott
      @ArronPrescott  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Good combo! Exactly what I use for video calls!

    • @karloskarb
      @karloskarb 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Sort of me too! I’m using the Sony 16 2.8 though.

    • @jasperborst3388
      @jasperborst3388 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ArronPrescott i believe you haven't heard of the sony imaging adge webcam software. it is a piece of software from sony with wich you can use your sony a5100 and newer as a webcam without the need of an capture card. just do with it what you want but i use it happily over an capturecard.

  • @Porschenut13
    @Porschenut13 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great little camera. I use both the kit lens but more often I use the rokinon 24mm f2.8 and mounted a Olympus viewfinder. It's my travel camera along with an RX100ii as backup.

  • @Timothy_othy
    @Timothy_othy 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Do you have any recommendations on a grip for the a5100?!?!? I recently purchased one and I love it. I just need little more to hold on to.

  • @urielfaust5273
    @urielfaust5273 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Is my first and the only one I have with the kit lens, and I enjoy it so much :D

  • @dakzer55
    @dakzer55 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have a full spectrum converted A5100 😊

  • @KenichiKasamatsu92
    @KenichiKasamatsu92 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey Aaron, any idea on how to update the firmware on a Mac? The FirmwareUpdater from Sony doesn't seem to support the new Macs and the A5100 I recently acquired is still on Version 1.0.0 :(

  • @tomyam7473
    @tomyam7473 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am still using it after buying it in 2015 to go on a safari in Tanzania.

  • @831piper
    @831piper วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is my first camera, got it on 50 1.8. Does everything i need it to at the moment. Most of the cons can be worked around

  • @ZainabaSow
    @ZainabaSow หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    One of my favorite cameras 📸 I still shoot with this. What would be a another alternative anyone have the canon g7x 2024 ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @unboxunorthidox
    @unboxunorthidox หลายเดือนก่อน

    Im no pro or anything just love taking pics and videos to have for when im old but ive had my a5100 since 2016 and its always been my traveling companion its perfect the kit lens is all i ever had a use for but im thinking of getting something dif soon to change it up after this video

  • @computerenthusiast007
    @computerenthusiast007 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bought yesterday❤❤

  • @gamebuster800
    @gamebuster800 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    i put a 200600 on my A5100 for comical effect. It just works, obviously, but it looks silly hah. I also still own my NEX 5n - and it still works! I've converted my NEX 5N to full-spectrum by removing the IRUV filter from the sensor.

    • @WolfQuantum
      @WolfQuantum 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I have both the a500 and 5100. I also have Canon DLSR gear. For the DLSRs, I have a Tamron 24-70 and 70-200mm f2.8. With the Sigma MC-11 converter, I can use those EOS lenses on the little a5000 & 5100. It actually works, however, forgive me if this offends anyone, but... When you mount the 70-200 to the camera (not the other way around, lol) it kind of looks a bit like a mouse having sex with an elephant. I sold my a6000s when I went DSLR but had to keep the little a5000 and added the a5100 later. They're just great little cameras.

  • @BoostedNPC
    @BoostedNPC 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    still my main (with sigma 16mm and sigma 50), but looking to upgrade

  • @sbeckmesser
    @sbeckmesser 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I bought a used A5100 to explore the vast E-mount lens universe. I usually shoot MFT and was surprised on how small and light the A5100 is, especially compared to my flagship MFT cameras (Olympus OM-1 and Panasonic G9M2). Even with the small power-zoom kit lens I was getting such good results that I saved up to get an A6700. Nonetheless, when I want to use an E-mount lens and weight and size are major considerations (I often shoot street in NYC) I'll use the A5100 instead of the MFTs or the A6700. Aside from certain situations, mainly lower-light conditions where I wish the camera (and/or lens) had stabilization, it has rarely let me down.

  • @jasseralvarez3107
    @jasseralvarez3107 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi. Question: you mentioned this camera is best for video (travel) what in then would you say is the best for just photo (travel)

  • @mrtuan38
    @mrtuan38 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Just got mine last week for around 145 usd. Love how compact this is.

    • @ArronPrescott
      @ArronPrescott  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Great price for this camera!

    • @NozyOtter
      @NozyOtter 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Where did you buy it?

  • @michaelcphotography1
    @michaelcphotography1 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hiya pal, a reply would be class...
    So I've got a 2000D (aka Rebel T7) and I'm quite young and unexperienced, but I do like taking photos, and I love collecting things, especially Cameras and the next Camera I'd get would be a similar stature of my 2000D (which apparently it is, if not a bit better) and I'd love my next camera to be a Sony one, so would you say go for it? I'd use it for taking photos, mainly to test out, because I've got tons of lens for my Canon one, and want to see which brand I prefer.

  • @Pao2012V
    @Pao2012V 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi wish lens would you prefer just for family and vacation photos and a little videos? I am not a photographer, but I have my camera since 2013 and I wish to upgrade the lens for better quality photos.👍🏼

  • @lurikhat9260
    @lurikhat9260 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi, I would like to put it next to my main camera and as a lens I would use a ttartisan 25mm f/2, I would need a very compact camera to carry around when I don't have space for but my main camera. Could that be a good idea or would it be better for me to look directly at a sony a6000?

  • @kicyiu
    @kicyiu 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Yeah. It’s a great camera and very compact. But if the reason for buying this camera is compactness I don’t think those lenses that you mentioned in the video are the best options. They are still huge lens. There are better option such as 35 mm oss or 20mm pancake. I think if you are going for huge lens is better to go for A6000 instead.

  • @alanjones4333
    @alanjones4333 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    canon r50 possible or eBay Sony ZV e10 or for total simplisticty the Sony zv-1f !

  • @eleavtrinh
    @eleavtrinh 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    If only used for photography (for family vacation, instagram, pictures for memories), do you think the a5100 is great or should we take the a6100? Is the battery life of the 5100 also bad when mainly used for photos? We can‘t decide 🥲

  • @kleanandkier
    @kleanandkier หลายเดือนก่อน

    Currently have the a5100 and it has been hard to let go, but I am looking for a camera that can vlog for longer periods of time. I’m looking at the Sony ZV-II for video; however, it is not the best for photos. Do you think the a5100 compares to the Cannon G7x mark II or Sony RX100 VII for photography or are those point and shoot cameras now superior to a5100?

  • @Crazyworldd160
    @Crazyworldd160 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i love this camera .

  • @tia9928
    @tia9928 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm gonna visit Thailand soon and I have this camera as well as iPhone 13. So would it be worthy to take the camera along with me? (I'm travelling alone, that too first time so trying to reduce any hassle)

  • @louisedaisy
    @louisedaisy 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Best lens for food photography?

  • @christianhorn1999
    @christianhorn1999 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    funny how i just found that camera in a cabinet and there are still videos about it

  • @christianhorn1999
    @christianhorn1999 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    so this video, the shots where you talk, were made with the A5100? that would be immense. what lens did you use?

    • @ArronPrescott
      @ArronPrescott  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes that's right, I'm using the a5100 for this video! I'm using it with the Viltrox 23mm f1.4 lens

  • @seok84
    @seok84 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Im still using mine. Image is fine but its a pain to use...

  • @cynthiaodell8834
    @cynthiaodell8834 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Anyone having issues being able turn off the flash in M, A or S shooting modes? I am stuck with a max shutter speed of 1/160 as the a5100 thinks it needs to be in flash sync mode.

  •  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just sell my a65 and got the a6300😅 bit the screen is not working, great cameras🎉

  • @jaredalbin5658
    @jaredalbin5658 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yes! Using it as a webcam - but you know it has the sensor as my ZVE10 right? Same lenses will fit it! Why not!

  •  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    10mp a6700s is somenthing I dream of

  • @SyedAlwi
    @SyedAlwi 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    still using it

  • @andresoyarzun8758
    @andresoyarzun8758 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Got it for 200usd, far better photos than last gen smartphones

  • @Jones5121
    @Jones5121 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    shame they ditched this sort of body style in my opinion
    this thing with ibis and 4k? dayummmmm

  • @ck.standard
    @ck.standard 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is it just me or does the white version (recently purchased) have a different texture and build than the black version? (previously owned)

    • @zarulnizar5696
      @zarulnizar5696 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      In a good way or not? Plan to get the white one soon

    • @ck.standard
      @ck.standard 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@zarulnizar5696 In a good way. It feels more premium where as the black feels cheaper

    • @zarulnizar5696
      @zarulnizar5696 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ck.standard i see. You got it new or used? Can give a small review?

    • @ck.standard
      @ck.standard 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@zarulnizar5696 I got it second hand. It's compact. fun & easy to use. i'd give it a 3.5 out of 5 So long as you don't need 4k video w/ good audio

    • @zarulnizar5696
      @zarulnizar5696 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ck.standard nice. Here I couldn’t find the used one. The new is around 400usd in Malaysia. Worth the price if i get it here?

  • @user-sw2xy8yk1l
    @user-sw2xy8yk1l 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hands up🤚🏻🤚🏻

  • @poppytw583
    @poppytw583 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Yes!! I refused to purchase another when my trusty a1500 is still relevant…for a casual photographer…

    • @ArronPrescott
      @ArronPrescott  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      There is a lot of temptation with new shinier cameras, but the a5100 is still great for so many types of shots!

  • @abdallahferhi5952
    @abdallahferhi5952 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Who owned a sony a5100 camera and used it to make music video?

  • @Prizzilla
    @Prizzilla 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    How did you film this without the camera overheating after 7 minutes? 😂

  • @seifihasanali2807
    @seifihasanali2807 หลายเดือนก่อน

  • @AListAllen
    @AListAllen 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I bought my a5100 for 400$ in 2015 with Sony bag and accessories on eBay….its still priced at 400$ on eBay no accessories or bag

  • @alanjones4333
    @alanjones4333 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    wow you recorded on a5100

    • @ArronPrescott
      @ArronPrescott  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Yes! This is to give a good example of the 'in studio' video you can get with the a5100!

  • @RudrashishBose
    @RudrashishBose 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Should I sell my 6400 to get this? 🫣

    • @Sam_0108
      @Sam_0108 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Why tho

    • @ArronPrescott
      @ArronPrescott  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      If you already have the a6400 and are happy with it I'd just keep that!