Sony A6400 Review and How-To Use The Camera
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- In this Sony A6400 Review I will go over everything you need to know! Video navigation shortcut links below.
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- Intro filmed with A6400: 0:07
- Unboxing and Set-Up: 5:04
- Quick Field Test: 7:35
- Hands-on Camera Body: 8:55
- Using the Camera Crash Course: 13:50
- My Menu: 17:06
- Time-Lapse (interval Shoot): 17:13
- Menu System Overview: 20:53
- Sample Photos: 27:11
- HDR Photos: 31:42
- FE 70-200mm: 33:25
- Using Lens Adapters: 39:24
- New Website: 41:55
- 4k Sample Video - 46:05
- Conclusions: 49:51
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-Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G Lens: geni.us/T47S5
-Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 Lens: geni.us/xFVSF
-Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 Lens: geni.us/rtuL62
-Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS Lens: geni.us/VhO5F
-Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Lens: geni.us/HugPuk
-Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Lens: geni.us/7HBE
-Viltrox AF 13mm f/1.4 Lens: geni.us/VFg9X
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Hey guys, In my Sony A6400 Mirrorless Camera Review (bhpho.to/2G3Bh90) I will go over everything you need to know, but be sure to checkout My Full Review with Tons of Sample Photos, video, and more detail Here: www.sonyalphalab.com/my-sony-a6400-review-real-world-content-creators-perspective/ TH-cam Review Navigation Links Below!! Thanks, Jay
Video Review Navigation Links:
Intro filmed with A6400: 0:07
Unboxing and Set-Up: 5:04
Quick Field Test: 7:35
Hands-on Camera Body: 8:55
Using the Camera Crash Course: 13:50
- My Menu: 17:06
- Time-Lapse (interval Shoot): 17:13
- Menu System Overview: 20:53
Sample Photos: 27:11
- HDR Photos: 31:42
- FE 70-200mm: 33:25
- Using Lens Adapters: 39:24
New Website: 41:55
4k Sample Video - 46:05
Conclusions: 49:51
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Jay
Great review made my decision. will buy. New sub.
@@guero916 Awesome to hear and I'm really glad the video helped you out ;) Best of luck with the camera and A6400 tutorials coming soon!
@@Jason_Hermann it really did help a lot, I bought mine right before watching your vid as my first camera ever! I got it to start a Vloging TH-cam channel, this isn't my channel account but I'm making it very soon, just wish I had the right gear to get going. Didn't get to see how much everything costs till after I bought it. Just the lens is $800 and then I need a gimbal and tripod, and thank goodness I have a mic and extra batteries with a case to fit extra shoes, but the case is heavy and that effects the gimbal, I'm in a big mess. I've barely got $200 to spend left in my pocket for this... but I have a dream like MLK and I'm goin for it one way or the other!
Just got my a6400 yesterday. My 1st real camera. I'm pretty good with tech but had many questions after playing with it for a while. Thanks, I need this video.
Great to hear and be sure to check out this A6400 Tutorial as well ;) th-cam.com/video/lt2Kp-2mCHA/w-d-xo.html
Amazing tutorial and review! The best I saw up today. Thank you!
Excellent analysis, thank you Jay. Going to check out the website as I just got this camera
This video is so high quality and sooo much usefull. Thanks mate
Great review mate! This was the exact video I was looking for! Just ordered my a6400 and I'm even more excited after seeing your work!
Awesome, thank you!
Awesome review mate! So much detail. I'm going to be watching this over and over till I get the hang of using the camera. Thank you very much!!!
You are very welcome Dennis, and be sure to check out my other A6400 tutorials to learn even more ;) th-cam.com/users/worm3245search?query=a6400
Excellent and well detailed review. I just bought mine but am overwhelmed with the settings, thank you for uploading!
Glad it was helpful!
This is Gold. I've just bought this camera and this is top notch viewing for me. Thank you! Love your channel, the way you present and the content you review. Keep it up!
Awesome, thank you and be sure to check out this A6400 tutorial next Brian: th-cam.com/video/lt2Kp-2mCHA/w-d-xo.html
Great review and thank you for all the detail! I was searching for some info as I am purchasing this camera tomorrow. I will be checking out the website soon as well.
Awesome Brian, and thanks for the comments!
Great video. I have watched several.on this camera as I have had a journey from changing from DSLR to mirroress with sony A7mk111 which is great but then I tried m4/3 for a year bit have decided the A 4300 is the one for me as it is somewhere I between all of the afore mentioned, and they makes feel less gear pressure and more enjoyable process .
This video is very very good I have subscribed too Thank you well done
Hi there, thrilled to have discovered your tutorial. Very informative and beyond HELPFUL. Thank you from Astarsplace
You're very welcome!
Hey buddy… i am beginning in this and select this cam to srart… it was so difficult to find an objective review like yours… and thats why i wanna thank you for that… i am more confident now… i know it is not the ultimate Sony alfa but i just need to begin and start to learn… your site is great… thank you again. 🤘🇬🇹
The best a6400 review EVER period! Thank you very much indeed!
Thank you very much!
Hi Jay, I just got the Sony A6400 for Christmas and beginning my journey and relationship with this camera. Love it so far. Your video and website are fantastic, Really enjoyed them. I have subscribed and will explore more of your content. Thanks man!
Fantastic Michael :) I think the A6400 is an awesome camera and a really great place to start a journey! I have tons of videos that will help get you going and if you ever need any help, please don't hesitate to ask! All the best, Jay
great review, thumbs up from north africa
Awesome review!!
Thank you very much :)
Thank you! Exactly what I needed for this novice. I haven't finished video yet but hoping you cover how to send directly easily to smart phone.
Thanks for the nice comments and here is a dedicated video tutorial on how to transfer your photos to a smart device ;) th-cam.com/video/2l6BgVK4-O0/w-d-xo.html
thanks highly appreciated well done
Very good video! Very informative! Tomorrow my a6400 arrives. I was impressed with your video. You gained a new subscriber.
Awesome, thank you!
Great job! Nice choice of music, too.
Thank you! Cheers!
You best. Not skipped 1 sec.💓
Thank you so much 😀
Great review and nice website does help me alot.
Thank you very much :)
Great again 👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks you :)
Beaver Damn!
Good Stuff. Thanks for your help!
Thanks for the comments and Is the dam up yet?? They were still working on it last time I drove by ;)
Thank you so much!!
You're welcome!
I wanted a camera that would do low-light recording extremely well, and stumbled upon the amazing Sony Alpha 1............ then i saw the price tag.
So here i am. Thank you for this video, Jay.
thank you!
You're welcome!
Late post. Very helpful as just purchased one of these.
Think will head to the more detailed video you mentioned as, having owned an a6000, have basic, yes basic knowledge of the. apsc menu system.
That said, need some hand holding to come to grips with the very, very detailed menu system.
The colour tabs seem to make it easier to follow, well I hope so.
Awesome, thank you!
Hi Jay! I just bought this camera today. This video is very helpful. I am wondering though, why am I not able to select "creative Style" It is grayed out and when I select it it says "This operation or setting not available as follows: Picture Profile ----On". Can you or someone onn the comments help? Thanks!
Thanks for the video! I'm looking at buying one for vlogging. I have a Canon EF-S lens (18-135mm F3.5-5.6) and I was wondering if I could use it on the Sony? This way I can buy the 16-55mm kit and use my lens as well. Thanks for your help.
Yes, that lens will work with an adapter like these: bhpho.to/2OkEhWR , but the good electronic adapters are pretty darn expensive. It's really only worth it in my opinion if you have several high quality Canon EF lenses to justify the cost of a good electronic adapter.
Hey Janson, please answer.
Do you still recommend a beginner 2022-2023?
I'm a beginner photographer who needs a decent hybrid camera for both phot and video. My options are zv-e10, a6400 and maybe a7c.
I'm leaning toward a6400 between these three since I'm on a budget and zv-e10 doesn't have EVF.
So first, do you think I'm doing the right decision?
and second, do you think I should wait a little longer in a hope of a newer model release or I should trust my gut?
Hi mate, thanks for the video. You mentioned in it that you have a site or a video where you go through the entire menu in more detail. I wasn't able to find it, do you have a link for it? Thanks.
I'm guessing it's this one but I'm not sure either: th-cam.com/video/S2dkAGgw1ys/w-d-xo.html
The best review of a6400 I've seen so far. I'm going to buy a new camera soon and I'm thinking about a6400 and Z50. What would You recommend for an amateour landscape + family photographer 😉? I'm leaning towards a6400 because of better choice of good and cheap lenses. Second questions if I may: a6400 has got only one knob at the top which allows to set aperture. The shutter speed is set with the use of a dial next to LCD. Is this comfortable?
The A6400 is a great option and yeah it's very easy to use once you get the hang of it... I have many tutorials on the A6400 that you can watch before you purchase to see how it works in great detail!
@@Jason_Hermann Thank You for the response. I'm going to watch the rest of your a6400 movies as soon as possible.
Great review. Do you know if a wireless remote could work with the power zoom kit lens to engage clear image zoom feature seamlessly? I am thinking hitting C1 button on Bluetooth remote could allow additional zoom.
The C1 button might work! I don't have a remote currently to try it for you though, sorry...
@@Jason_Hermann The JJC one is very cheap. Your RX100-7 review is making me reconsider the a6100 w/18-105 PZ lens. Our $1200 budget for an ambient and incandescent lit venue 50 from presenter. 200 would be useful to get closer, but it also has smaller sensor yet a wider aperture. Would not need to worry about using Clear View Zoom in that case. There is a sony PZ 18-200 but beyond the budget. Currently using an iPhone which sis ok for light levels but zooming in is pixellated. This is for live streaming. I appreciate your in-depth reviews!
Great review Jay!! Do you think is worthy to upgrade from an a6000? Not in terms of autofocus obviously, but for the dynamic range and the iso side. I do mostly landscape, sometimes astro photography (milky way,nothing too extreme), and some portraits of my girlfriend and my dog. Thanks and greetings from Italy
Hello Diego and great question. Honestly I would say no not really worth the upgrade. It's very similar to the A6000 in that regard at the end of the day. You would be better off investing in a quality lens like the Sigma 56mm f/1.4 for portraits and the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 for landscapes for example I would say. The A6400 is a little better, but not enough to justify for those reasons in my opinion. Jay
@@Jason_Hermann I have the samyang 12mm f2, the sigma 30 1.4 and the 56 will be my next choice. I was thinking the same thing, investing in good glass is a better investment. Thanks for the advice!!
Just wondering - if considering an a6000 (with the 16-50 and the 55-210 lenses at less than $650) vs. the a6400 with the 16-50 lens at $1000 - and considering this will be used for photos, travel, and family videos, is the a6000 the better buy?
Finally, someone that doesn't speak at 100 words per second so I can actually understand what you are saying. I am a novice photographer and I have a sony a6400 and I can't seem to get clear focus in videos on faces that are about 15 feet away. Any suggestions?
I would recommend having facial recognition turned on and then that should not happen. If there are multiple faces and some are blurry, then depth of field might be your issue?
Do you have a video on cleaning the sony a6400 and also on using an external flash speedlite with the sony a6400? I am an amateur photographer and trying to learn new skills
No, sorry I do not...
I've been havin a good time with this camera! Anyone on the fence? Go ahead and splurge.
wow
Hey! Great video!
You recommend this camera to Professional work as commercials, Interviews, real estate vídeos, etc?
(Add more that vlogger...)
(I want buy this camera for this (currently I have Panasonic Lumix FZ47)
Landscape photography, portraits...etc*
Hello, This camera can certainly do the job but it may overheat when recording in 4k quality for extended periods of time in warm/ hot weather. Otherwise, yes it would certainly do a good job in my opinion and with so many lenses to choose from it's extremely versatile. Make sure to get several extra batteries also! Links in the video description area... It's all I use for all my video work these days, but I'm not shooting commercials mind you...
Ah perfect, so if you have the capabilities to film be it weddings, commercials, interviews and other professional work things besides landscapes, street photography, night photography etc (considering that it is APS-C). And clearly acquiring the lenses for the camera.
In addition to the basic kit (16-50mm), which lenses do you recommend for price-quality for video? I have in mind the 50mm f1.8 and the 18-105mm f4
Nice uncle jay
Thanks Ally :)
No problem
Chopper looks like a Wise Soul lol
Very wise!
Hi bro great review 😊. I have bought Sony a6400 with kit lens. I was looking for the lens sigma 16mm r sigma 56mm which one would you suggest.
Hello and thanks ;) The 16mm is a wide angle lens great for landscapes and any wide angle photography. The 56mm lens is more of a telephoto lens ideal for portraits, product photography, and stuff like that. What are you planing on taking photos of?
@@Jason_Hermann The photos I used to take with group of photos with friends and family in outdoor bro
Hmm, for that type of thing both lenses would sort of work. the 56mm would be great for individual portraits/ head shots, where as the 16mm would be good for the wide angle group shots. Something in the middle might be best like the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Lens: amzn.to/3qdRSxB
How about the new color science of the A6400 is there much difference than what is in the A6500? You didn’t mention this upgrade.
Not much of a difference, but a slight improvement I would say in skin tones for example...
If a lens is F3.5 - 5.6, why does the camera give settings of e.g. 22 in Av mode? Is any setting past 5.6 any good?
The Aperture values giving on a lens are usually just them maximum size. So, yes it is 100% normal that the aperture goes beyond to f/16 or f/22 for example. The sweet spot for maximum sharpness is usually around f/5.6-f/8.
How do you manage to charge multiple np fw50 batteries ?
Hello, They sell chargers on Amazon for that like this unit: geni.us/JerOh
Wow Jason, again you laid it all out! I'll buy an A6400 or 6600 tomorrow to shoot myself piano/singing from the corner of my tiny music studio. I use Logic Pro X for audio, Godox UL150 for spotlight and FCPX for post. I look directly across the piano into the camera [6' or 7'].The area covered is about 4' high x 8' wide with only a foot remaining behind myself and the corner I'm wedged into. I don't shoot stills and the camera will never leave the stand. Q1]. Can I control on/off/record from the Sony remote app on an Ipad and seated for back/back takes? 2]. What lens for a wide angle art approach and some 'bokeh' as well, prime or an all round zoom? I watch repeatedly and appreciate your wealth of generosity. Cheers and HNY from Vancouver!
Do you think the 16-50mm kit lens would be a good choice for it? Or would it limit the camera too much?
The kit lens is a great option for the money, but the best all in one lens options in my opinion for photography would be the Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Lens (amzn.to/3BS2jfs) and for video would be the Sony 18-105mm f/4 G OSS Lens (amzn.to/3j6xI6c).
@@Jason_Hermann Wow! Thank you for the quick reply! I think I'll go for the 16-50 for now because of the price and try to upgrade down the road, thanks for the advice
Do you recommend to go for A6600 from A6400?
Hello, Not unless you need the sensor stabilization
Does a6400 have back button focus
By default no, but you can custom program it if you want. I show you how to do it on the A6600 in this video: th-cam.com/video/lBlzIbNPpUs/w-d-xo.html The a6400 works the same way ;)
The one guy who doesn't own a Sony a6400 before coming to watch this, disliked the video! What an ass!! 🤦🏻♂️
lol, there is always one ;)
At 21:24, is the HX99 video you're referring to, this one? th-cam.com/video/S2dkAGgw1ys/w-d-xo.html
Yes, and if you have any questions, please fire away ;)
The mark 7 came out Kills this a6400. 4K is actually usable.
Well I wrote about the new RX100 VII here: www.sonyalphalab.com/new-sony-rx100-vii-reviews/ I wouldn't say it kills the A6400 considering it only has a 5min record limit in 4k, but it certainly produces some fantastic quality footage, no doubt! The RX100 series in general has always pumped out quality footage, but due to the ultra compact form factor, the overheating issue is still a real problem when it comes to recording 4k video. Therefore, Sony decided to limit it to 5 minute clips. Out of curiosity, why do you say the A6400 4k video is not usable? I think it's pretty darn awesome in the real world, so I would love to hear your thoughts on the matter. Thanks for the comments and good day ;) Jay
@@Jason_Hermann You can record till the battery goes flat now.
@@Final_Cut_FF Yes, when you put the Auto Power Off Temp to High you can now record for much longer clips. Possible until the battery does even. Thank you Frank for pointing that out, and I was not aware until I watched Gordon's video, which I added to the article I linked above ;)
@@Jason_Hermann Anyway back to the A6400, it looks great.I'd like one but just purchased an RX10iv.
Can this camera record at 1080p 60fps?
Yes it can
@@Jason_Hermann thank you. I’m planning on getting one for basketball videos.
I'm going to make a tutorial for you....on how to record quality audio....
Thanks, but I finally invested in some better Audio and in my latest videos you will hear it's vastly improved ;)
@@Jason_Hermann great! What did you get to improve it?
I got the awesome Sennheiser MKE 600 Shotgun Mic: amzn.to/3fYCBva and powerful
Zoom H5 Audio Recorder: bhpho.to/3cZTVxT. The difference is night and day in my opinion.
@@Jason_Hermann those are good pieces of equipment, even though the 1st mic in your 1st link has only a 1 star rating, lol
That is because some Amazon retailers totally suck! See here: bhpho.to/3haDdho
So how do you get to "integral shooting fumction"🤷🏿♂️
*As soon as you started talking about ya Fav blah blah blah, ya lost me. YOU know where to go to access those functions but beginners not so much, ijs.
I have a video dedicated to Interval Shooting here: th-cam.com/video/HkRZe29Oq9I/w-d-xo.html But here is where that feature is in the a6400: MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Interval Shoot Func.] → [Interval Shooting] → [On]. It works the same on all the Sony cameras that have it.
A bit "too late" for a review of this camera? there are thousand of them on youtube and probably Sony will release the next model soon.
Better late than never Remus ;) My reviews tend to be way different than the ones that come out right away, so I'm not to worried about it. Thanks for the comments!!
@@Jason_Hermann so i watched a lot of reviews for this Camera now and have to say most reviews are garbage just showing one side like video or photos and are only around 11-12mins to get those youtube ads. Most of them seem to have the Camera even setup right and then complaining about only getting 3-4fps in burst.will watch your video now and give some feedback afterwards.the most usable and best review i´ve seen so far is from mark galers which also did everything in detail and seting up the camera right but this ends up in an hour long vid which like most people don´t watch because their attention span i was too short.
none of these tutorials have been helpful, AT ALL.
Can you do one for BEGINNERS, I'm talkin about never had a camera BEGINNERS.
I'm sorry my tutorial was not helpful to you Devon and I understand your frustration. Perhaps try searching for another tutorial? All the best, Jay