I am lucky enough to have purchased this camera for my 60th Birthday. Carl, your tutorials are invaluable - It's going to take me a while but with your help I will get there. Thank you so much.
Not only you are good in photography, you are extremely good in video editing, when I compare yours to others who publishes daily, even multiple times a day.
Thank you so much for this video. I bought my DSC HX400V a few days ago & love the results so far. The camera (out of the box) did not have a very good explanation of how to use the controls outside of auto modes & this video explains the setup very well. I now have a good grasp on how to use the different controls of the camera...thank you.
Thanks Carl -- never used this Sort of camera before watching your Video shows I haven't wasted my Money your Menue guide did it for Me I can now experiment with the many great features Cheers Carl thanks for taken the Time
thanks very much for putting together these tutorials carl. i really love your nature pics and your videos have helped me to choose which camera to buy. the hx400v is not a new model by any means but it is fantastic value and i am looking forward to getting to grips with it soon. meanwhile these tutorials are helping to familiarise myself with the available functions.
Thanks a lot Carl. I am considering to purchase some camera like this one. Besides that I liked a lot the video and your pace and video editing. I am curious about the music you used. I would like to hear the whole theme. Could you give us title/composer. Thanks again, keep going!
Thanks! I've been trying to find a good tutorial on this camera and found you! Does this camera shoot the night sky well? And do you have a tutorial on how you do that?
You're welcome. I just shot the night sky two nights ago. There was too much light pollution but it did work. Just okay shots. I might try to do a video.
You are the expert on Sony HX400V, I have this camera for several years, all of sudden today, I saw the error code e:62:10 flashing on the screen, some said it came on and off. Do you know of a good fix to this problem?
Hi, It is a lens error. Extend the lens if you can, but I think you might have to contact Sony for repair. Sorry I couldn't be of more help. Good luck. Carl
@@carlreader8939 Thank you for your advise. If it costs too much, I may have to turn to my Smartphone P10 plus which also have a lot of smart features. I have ordered extra battery, hood, new cap for this camera and they are on the way. Now, I cannot use them. Pity!
The basics of photography remain the same no matter how old the camera, but the way the image is made and the complexity of how that is done changes. I think the camera is worth it, but ask yourself what kind of pictures you want to take and if you take pictures often enough to warrant buying it. If you think it will take the kind of pictures you want, and if you want to take pictures often, you might consider it. Decide if it is worth it in that way. If you think your phone works for you, still with your phone. It's up to you. All the best. Carl
Loving your videos can I confirm will I be able to get shallow depth of field with 2.8 aperture on this camera on my lumix fz82 everything is sharp at 2.8
Thanks for the kind words. Yes, you can get shallow depth of field at 2.8, also if you step back and use the zoom. That will give you a blurred background. All the best. Carl
Woow ,very nice explained! Appreciate it and thank you so much! I know that Sony DSC HX400V is not the best option for the Milky Way but can you give some tips for that Sir? SUBSCRIBED P.S. this video helps me a lot
Thanks for the kind words. For the Milky Way, all I could say is try a tripod and aperture priority at f2.8 and 24mm, and maybe 400 ISO, but don't expect too much from the small sensor. Most of those Milky Way shots are heavily edited with not much good coming straight out of the camera. All the best.
One last thing. You might try the 2-second delay to prevent all shutter shake. On the back control wheel press the left side of the wheel and select 2-second delay.
Thank you, sir. I'm not sure what the problem is, but you might try a higher shutter speed. Also, press the camera to your eye tightly (don't hurt yourself doing so, though), breathe in and hold it and then snap the shutter. I hope that helps. Let me know if it does. All the best, Carl.
Dear Carl, I'm Ram from Dubai. I recently purchased a Sony DSC HX 350 Camera. If I want to stamp the date, month and year in each shot, how to do it. I tried the various menu options but couldn't find the option for date stamping in each shot. Can you please help? Thank you
Hello Carl, Thank you for your prompt response. I have seen this earlier in the Sony website help section. This is not very helpful as my camera does not have Setup option on the mode dial. HX 350 is exactly the same as HX400V except that HX350 does not have wifi connectivity and GPS. All the other functions of HX350 are ditto as HX400V. Thank you for your time 👍 Ram
Hi Akash - Yes, it is suitable for birds and wildlife. Both of these types of photography require knowledge of the subject's behavior and patience, along with a steady hand and sharp eye, plus practice. Remember, the longer the lens, the more difficult it is to keep the subject in frame. This in itself requires a very steady, practiced hand and sharp eye. Using a tripod might help, too. All the best. Carl
Certainly. I don't know where I say to choose L. I may have slurred my words. I would like to help if you can tell me where I said this in the video. All the best. Carl
@@carlos-gf7se Press the menu button. On the top left is the camera folder with a picture of a camera. Below is a 1 for page one. Stay on page 1. Below that is Image Size with the chosen megapixel size, L for large, M for medium, and S for small. With Image Size highlighted, press the center button on the back control wheel to make your choice. A screen with the options comes up and you can choose L, M, S, or VGA. I hope that helps. All the best.
You ar emaking me appreciate my old faithful camera and what it can do. Thanks Carl!
You're welcome. Have fun with it. All the best.
I am lucky enough to have purchased this camera for my 60th Birthday.
Carl, your tutorials are invaluable - It's going to take me a while but with your help I will get there. Thank you so much.
You're welcome. Enjoy the camera. All the best. Carl
You are a pro! Thank you. I watched your videos a few ago, now I am watching again!
Thank you, sir, for the kind words. I'm glad you like the videos. All the best. Carl
Not only you are good in photography, you are extremely good in video editing, when I compare yours to others who publishes daily, even multiple times a day.
@@josephchan5135 I do try to make an effort. I'm glad to see it's appreciated. Carl
Carl, thank you. I really like your slow, calm teaching style and step-by-step, non-flashy delivery. Just excellent!
Thanks for the kind words. I appreciate it. All the best. Carl
Great series of lessons thanks very much Carl
Thanks so much. All the best. Carl
Thank you so much for this video. I bought my DSC HX400V a few days ago & love the results so far.
The camera (out of the box) did not have a very good explanation of how to use the controls outside of auto modes & this video explains the setup very well. I now have a good grasp on how to use the different controls of the camera...thank you.
Hello Art - You're welcome. All the best. Carl
Thanks Carl -- never used this Sort of camera before watching your Video shows I haven't wasted my Money your Menue guide
did it for Me I can now experiment with the many great features Cheers Carl thanks for taken the Time
You're welcome. All the best.
thanks very much for putting together these tutorials carl.
i really love your nature pics and your videos have helped me to choose which camera to buy.
the hx400v is not a new model by any means but it is fantastic value and i am looking forward to getting to grips with it soon.
meanwhile these tutorials are helping to familiarise myself with the available functions.
Thanks so much. Have fun with the camera once you get it. All the best. Carl
Thanks Carl! This will help me a lot. I've had my HX400V for a year and a half and am ready to get away from the auto.
thank you carl, for the great video of the settings now i can use my camera optimal. Greetings lidian
You're welcome. Enjoy the camera. All the best. Carl
This is a great video ... I always learn something new, thank you so much.
You're welcome. All the best.
@@carlreader8939 THANKs, Carol.
Thanks a lot Carl. I am considering to purchase some camera like this one. Besides that I liked a lot the video and your pace and video editing. I am curious about the music you used. I would like to hear the whole theme. Could you give us title/composer. Thanks again, keep going!
You're welcome. The music was from TH-cam and can be found there. All the best. Carl
Thanks Carl this will help me a lot. GJ
Thank you Sir for the tips...
Thanks! I've been trying to find a good tutorial on this camera and found you! Does this camera shoot the night sky well? And do you have a tutorial on how you do that?
You're welcome. I just shot the night sky two nights ago. There was too much light pollution but it did work. Just okay shots. I might try to do a video.
Thanks. I just bought it. I've taken a few shots. But really hope to get out soon with it. BTW our dogs might be twins.
Cool. His name is Marvin.
Nice videos! very informative. Im picking up this camera on friday. What Lens Hood is that on your HX400v camera?
Thanks. I got the lens hood on Amazon. It's a Zeiss marked DC-S Hood 55mm. I hope this helps. All the best.
nice one sir 👍🙏
Thank you. All the best. Carl
Sir , please make video on human portrait photography on sony hx400v please
You are the expert on Sony HX400V, I have this camera for several years, all of sudden today, I saw the error code e:62:10 flashing on the screen, some said it came on and off. Do you know of a good fix to this problem?
Hi, It is a lens error. Extend the lens if you can, but I think you might have to contact Sony for repair. Sorry I couldn't be of more help. Good luck. Carl
@@carlreader8939 Thank you for your advise. If it costs too much, I may have to turn to my Smartphone P10 plus which also have a lot of smart features. I have ordered extra battery, hood, new cap for this camera and they are on the way. Now, I cannot use them. Pity!
this SONY camera DSC HX400V is a 6 years old. I like the features and affordable price. Is it still worth the buy ? thks.
The basics of photography remain the same no matter how old the camera, but the way the image is made and the complexity of how that is done changes. I think the camera is worth it, but ask yourself what kind of pictures you want to take and if you take pictures often enough to warrant buying it. If you think it will take the kind of pictures you want, and if you want to take pictures often, you might consider it. Decide if it is worth it in that way. If you think your phone works for you, still with your phone. It's up to you. All the best. Carl
Loving your videos can I confirm will I be able to get shallow depth of field with 2.8 aperture on this camera on my lumix fz82 everything is sharp at 2.8
Thanks for the kind words. Yes, you can get shallow depth of field at 2.8, also if you step back and use the zoom. That will give you a blurred background. All the best. Carl
@@carlreader8939 thanks Carl, I’m going to take the plunge
@@WanderingDiabetic Cool. Have fun with it.
Woow ,very nice explained! Appreciate it and thank you so much! I know that Sony DSC HX400V is not the best option for the Milky Way but can you give some tips for that Sir? SUBSCRIBED P.S. this video helps me a lot
Thanks for the kind words. For the Milky Way, all I could say is try a tripod and aperture priority at f2.8 and 24mm, and maybe 400 ISO, but don't expect too much from the small sensor. Most of those Milky Way shots are heavily edited with not much good coming straight out of the camera. All the best.
@@carlreader8939 will try it for sure. Milky Way is coming after tomorrow in my area :) Good luck and ones again thank you so much
@@FPVowl Good luck. I might add try manual focus to infinity, since I don't think autofocus would work in that situation. Let me know if it works out.
One last thing. You might try the 2-second delay to prevent all shutter shake. On the back control wheel press the left side of the wheel and select 2-second delay.
@@carlreader8939 I'm doing even 10sec for any case :) Tomorrow will try it and let you know. Hope for the best 🌌
Nice video sir. I have one question. I am useing Sony Hx400v but when I get zoom after 30x zoom it looks sitlabzitaion what can I do
Thank you, sir. I'm not sure what the problem is, but you might try a higher shutter speed. Also, press the camera to your eye tightly (don't hurt yourself doing so, though), breathe in and hold it and then snap the shutter. I hope that helps. Let me know if it does. All the best, Carl.
Carl Reader Okh sir thank for reply
Hi Carl, just a quick question, I like to buy a hood for my Sony HX400V camera, the lenses thread size should be 55mm, right?
Yes, 55mm. Get the flower petal type so that wide angle shots don't have the black edges. All the best.
@@carlreader8939 thanks a lot. What I found shooting on a very sunny day, with no hood, the scenary tends to be underexposed.
@@jiafangxin6221 Yes, I found the same.
I want to photograph insects. What do you recommend?
Dear Carl, I'm Ram from Dubai. I recently purchased a Sony DSC HX 350 Camera. If I want to stamp the date, month and year in each shot, how to do it. I tried the various menu options but couldn't find the option for date stamping in each shot. Can you please help? Thank you
Hello, Dubai. I thought the Sony website could help you: www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00026987. All the best. Carl
Hello Carl, Thank you for your prompt response. I have seen this earlier in the Sony website help section. This is not very helpful as my camera does not have Setup option on the mode dial. HX 350 is exactly the same as HX400V except that HX350 does not have wifi connectivity and GPS. All the other functions of HX350 are ditto as HX400V. Thank you for your time 👍
Ram
Iam investing in one of those . Now i need to find some extrav acessories like lens and other great items
Have fun with it. It comes with the zoom lens attached. All the best. Carl
@@carlreader8939 t.y stay safe . Great videos
Is this camera suitable for birds and wildlife photography? Please give me your suggestion. I am waiting....
Hi Akash - Yes, it is suitable for birds and wildlife. Both of these types of photography require knowledge of the subject's behavior and patience, along with a steady hand and sharp eye, plus practice. Remember, the longer the lens, the more difficult it is to keep the subject in frame. This in itself requires a very steady, practiced hand and sharp eye. Using a tripod might help, too. All the best. Carl
Sir, which size of the lens hood you are using for this camera?
Like, if I want to order online which size should I order?
It is marked DC-S hood 55mm. I bought it on Amazon and I believe I paid $27 US. Good luck.
Thank you so very much for your Swift reply. God Bless You.
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You say choose L, there is no way that I find L, please, if you can be more clear with your lessons, thank you
Certainly. I don't know where I say to choose L. I may have slurred my words. I would like to help if you can tell me where I said this in the video. All the best. Carl
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@@carlos-gf7se Press the menu button. On the top left is the camera folder with a picture of a camera. Below is a 1 for page one. Stay on page 1. Below that is Image Size with the chosen megapixel size, L for large, M for medium, and S for small. With Image Size highlighted, press the center button on the back control wheel to make your choice. A screen with the options comes up and you can choose L, M, S, or VGA. I hope that helps. All the best.