Thank you for the video. This is my first "DSLR" camera and I found your video very educational. I was looking for the basics and you nailed them and then you shared advanced setting as well. I think your video moved along nicely, hit the points effectively, and I appreciate you separating the basics from the advanced how you did.
Maartin! Thank you very much for making this video. I just recently got this camera to take my youtube channel up a notch. I'll be watching this a few times
Thank You so much for not skipping the creative style setup, some video talk about the full setup but they are skipping the creative style setup. Thanks!
i know this video isn't too recent, but i just wanted to say a few things. this is probably the most helpful youtube video i've watched in a very long time, and answered all of the questions that i couldn't find the answers to myself. also, do you know of a way to enable a visual "level" graphic as one of the camera's display options? an a6400 guide video showed that, although it's available within that camera's settings, it doesn't appear to be available on this camera specifically.
Great video. Thank you. We've been shooting the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast on a Sony a5100 for about 2 years now, but we just added a a6100 to shoot multi-camera, and this video has been really helpful in getting started with it.
Amazing video, my friend! I just purchased the Sony a6100 and i am pretty new to the camera world. This video has helped me tremendously to get to know the camera and how to mess with all the options it has. Thank you very much and keep doing what you are doing!
Thank you for sharing such great tips for beginners. This is my first time using A6100 and I am basically using it for music video shot in a studio with green screen. This will be a great experience and I hope to get some professional results. Thank you post posting this video. Hanif
I learned so much, came for basic tips and learned way more! Including how to use my shutter button to record instead of that pesky record button! Thank you so much!
Thank you for this! I just got my a6100 a few weeks ago and am using it now for the first time for my channel, instead my iPhone (which was great, but I wanted more features and flexibility). I'm sure I'll watch this a few times and make a cheat sheet to keep in my camera bag. Cheers from Nova Scotia :-)
So detailed! I'm considering upgrade my a6000 to a6100. Your video covered all the things I want to know about a6100 video recording capability. Thank you.
Thanks for an amazing tutorial! For the NTSC/PAL part, I think you only change that if you want to change the frame rate options? I kept mine NTSC and 30 frames.
Thank You Maarten.. I tried to shoot 2 small products today (side by side review) and had crazy autofocusing issues. I think I'll try the manual focus recomendation tomorrow .. Even though I wasted 5-6 hours, I'm choosing to think of it as a learning curve. fingers crossed for tomorrow.. Great post mate !
Hi Maarten, thank you for that detailed explanation. I am using your suggestions but I end up shooting with standard profile with just the sharpness at -2. It would be great to have picture profiles in that camera, or at least some more control... Best, Max
Thank you so much for this informative video Maarten! I've been trying to film with my a6100 for so long and it's always been hit and miss. I bought the specifically for the light and I noticed everything is choppy when filming... Will try to set everything on manual especially the shutter speed. Thank you so much again I can't wait to give it a try.
Thanks, always nice to hear my videos are appreciated. If you have a look at the mic - bhpho.to/2JQ4QQ4 - you'll see how small it is. Then it's just stuck with tape to the inside of the frame, the (6m) cable runs down my neck into my shirt.
Hey Marteen, have you ever made a video about what you'd recommend for beginners who only want to do photography for fun, I really enjoy your videos and would like to know what you recommend right now
Hopefully we all do photography for fun, but I get what you're after. If a good quality phone isn't meeting your needs, then nearly every brand has an entry level camera designed to take good photos with a minimum of fuss. Pick your preferred brand.
Hi Maarten. Just came to your video and I find it really helpful. I need help right now in making decision to buy a new camera for my upcoming music video project. But I'm limited with my budget so I just have these two option : 1. Sony a6000 + sel 35mm oss lens/sigma 30mm lens, or 2. Sony a6100 + kit lens I want to know your opinion about it. Thankyou. I'm waiting for your kind reply.
I'd probably take the A6100 (it does 4K, it's the newer model with better focus); but I'd also consider the new ZV-E10. It's a A6xxx series with some nice video specific features. I'll probably post my review in the next week - but here's a guide to shooting video with it: th-cam.com/video/e7yx8ROBBfU/w-d-xo.html
Thank you, this was an extremely helpfull and easy to understand video. I have a qustion though. I do have the 6100, however, in the menu setting where I chose the format, I picked XAVC S 4K. So far so good. Then underneath I wanted to pick 30p 100M, but I don't have that option. It only gives me 2 Options that is 25p 100M and 25p 60M. Is there a reason, some other setting why it won't show me the 30p?
A pleasure to read your kind words, thanks!! Yes, there is a reason. You are in a geographical area where 50Hz alternating current and 25/50 fps video is (or has historically been) the norm. Although it would seem that the transformation of broadcasting from analog to digital system has made these kinds of distinctions unnecessary, Sony has not yet updated their firmware. If you must have 30 frames (which is the North American standard) you can change the camera's settings to NTSC which will make those available.
If you are shooting video, and were hoping for S-Log to provide the wide dynamic range required for sunlight exteriors with shadows, then no. Otherwise, yes.
Dear Maarten ! I own a5100 and think about upgrading to a6100. 60-70 % is video of my grandkids. Is it worth to upgrade? One of the features of a5100 that I find very valuable and useful is the so-called CLEAR ZOOM feature - which allows to do 2 X optical zoom without practically losing in quality. I can use a good quality prime - like 35 mm 1.8 with OIS and do some limited zooming. I think this feature is unique to Sony. Strange that no one is talking about it in their reviews. Thanks.
Maarten Heilbron Dear Maarten. I am not sure if I need to upgrade. Need your advice. I am a bit compulsive, especially after such a great review of a6100. Will I see a tangible improvement compared to a5100 ?
@@Izya001 If you feel that the improvements are features that are important to your photography, then it is a worthwhile upgrade. Otherwise, just watch this th-cam.com/video/IqnWplwYCtA/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for the very informative video. I just have 1 question and i will be very grateful if you could answer. Can you go over 1 hour continuous video recording if you set the camera to 1080p and low bitrate or it will stop recording?
Hmmm. If you are using the settings in the video AVC-HD, 4K 30 frames, highest data rate, shutter 1/60, and your lens's widest aperture with the lowest possible ISO, then you need more light in your scene.
Sony should have a ”Flat and/or Neutral” creative style as a optional preset without having to dail down one of the optional presets. Creative Style ”Portrait” set at -3, -2, -2 gets you more color grading headroom due to higher dynamic range. Setting the D-Range Optimizer to Lv5 gave me even more dynamic range. This setting is semi-hidden. I had no clue it was adjustable by moving left or right on the controls. Its ambiguous as to why Sony does not have a ”Flat HDR” preset as an option for videographers. The creating style ”Standard” saturates and shapens images. You would assume it's a flatter and more true to life style. Something tells me the a6100 can mimic the 6300 or higher by simply playing with Creative Styles settings. Technically, outside of cosmetics and IBIS , the only difference between the a6100 and higher end models are software related.
Great video Maarten! I’ll be sending this to a friend to help her get familiar with this camera. Why did you recommend 30p for web, instead of 24, though?
Thanks for the kind words. Although I provide more detail here: th-cam.com/video/z1rdjGLmsd8/w-d-xo.html In essence, unless your video is being projected in a movie theatre or similar where the display is capable of projecting an actual 24 frames per second, most displays (computers, tv sets, monitors) are based on 30 frames. So if you shoot at 24, the display will create 6 extra frames per second to make up for the missing frames.
Hi again, Maarten. Your videos are really fantastic. I was wondering if you think the lack of picture profiles with the a6100 is major negative? I use the a6300 with cine4 and it looks like I’d lose that option with this. I wonder if it will make much difference in the property market videos I produce. I also shoot at 100fps in HD which delivers really great results. Can I do that with the a6100?
While some of the capabilities of picture profiles, including cine4 are not easily substituted, it is possible to use the creative settings to provide very similar results, and make some further adjustments in editing and colour grading (try DaVinci resolve). Yes, 100fps (in PAL mode) is available.
Hi Maarten! Thank you so much for the video! It was enlightening! =D I have one question for you though: what do you think of using DRO while shooting video?
Sir thank you for this video it helped a lot. I just have a minor confusion is the creative custom flat profile that you just suggested as good as the in built sony slog profiles on a6400 and a6600. Can you tell on a scale of 1 to 10 how much resemblance can be achieved.
Resemblance to what? If you need the additional dynamic range and don't mind the noise from the higher ISO, then use SLOG, but be aware that the quality, if you make dramatic changes will suffer as in camera you are only getting a 100Mb 8 bit recording. If you can create the look you want in camera - using neutral or flat or whatever, you will have better quality.
@@MaartenHeilbron by resemblance i mean.. If i create a flat picture profile on a6100 by myself as you instructed.. will the amount of detail captured be same as if i used a6400 or a6600 and slog.
Thanks for the kind words. Yes, there is a menu option to disable audio recording. If you connect an external mic, the camera only records sound from an external mic. The A6100 does not have XLR inputs. Hope this help.
Hello, well done for your video. sorry for my bad english but i have a question. can we keep a personalized image profile with less contrast and less sharpness? Thank you so much.
Maarten Thank you ! So can I create a "flat" mode myself to make the color grading easier? I allow myself another question about this camera. I think to buy it next week and I read tests talking about a rather bad rendering in 1080/120. have you tested? this function is important to me. and several tests speak of bad "roller shutter". Is it so bad? do you think they are better with the a6400 ? Thank you for your youtube Channel !
@@johnnyutah2036 The reviewers complaining about 1080 recordings are comparing to 4K quality, which is better. Most feel that down-razzing 4K to HD provides better quality. As for the 1080/120, only you can determine whether the quality is sufficient for your needs, but in my view, if you need that frame rate and intend to slow the footage in editing, it's fine. As for rolling shutter, most cameras have less visible rolling shutter effect at HD than 4K, and it's mostly evident when the camera is panning (side to side) quickly. In most cases it's not noticeable. I don't want to make excuses, because if you're aware of an issue with a camera and purchase it anyway because of something I said, you will be unhappy. Don't purchase a camera that you don't feel fully meets your needs as you will always be looking for that fault and always be dis-satisfied.
@@MaartenHeilbron Thank you very much for your explanations. In fact I just hesitate between the a6100 and the a6400 even if they are close enough in terms of price. I have the impression that the a6100 is sufficient for my use. My only real fear is the lack of a flat image profile. I like the protune mode of the gopro and I wish I had the same functionality on a Sony APS-C. I think that by reducing the contrast and the sharpness in the settings, I will have enough amplitude for my color grading. Do you think it will be enough? Because the price difference between the a6100 and the a6400 could give me a contribution to quickly buy a 35mm1.8 lens ... What do you think ? Thank you for your youtube channel and for your patience with my questions.
@@johnnyutah2036 I would recommend that you try to create your look as close as possible in camera. With the low data rate and 8 bit, making significant changes - particularly trying to increase colour saturation will create unpleasant artifacts - if it can be done at all. I think the A6100 is a fine camera, there are only a very few occasions where I would use the Slog settings. I appreciate your kind words.
@@MaartenHeilbron I was not aware that this 6100 is a new one. I thought it came before 6300. Now I get the picture. Camera companies and their versions!! Let's wait for 6200 now. 🤪
Recording with an external recorder seems to be a good idea. I got a cheap sony handy cam with a micro hdmi port. I just wonder if it's worth the effort to get a separate recorder or just buy a better camera all together since i currently only got the Sony HDR-CX240E HD
If you're happy with the video quality but want better audio, an external recorder (I use the Tascam DR-70D) is the better route. Affiliate link: bhpho.to/2BO4yAl
Will the video settings be the same if I shoot hand held with Sony A6100 and 55-210mm kit lens ? Or if I need to change some settings, what would it be ?
Hey Maarten! Thanks for sharing these settings! I have a Sony A6100 and shooting self-defense videos and your settings helped but my videos are still horribly blurry. Any ideas on what else I need to do to shoot videos from this camera? Thank you so much!
First, they don't seem "horribly" blurry. As the camera is in a static location and your distance to the camera isn't changing, I would use manual focus - but I don't think focus is the issue. What this scene needs is a less distracting background (I understand that may be difficult - I am always rearranging my home shooting locations to accomplish this) and more light - ideally coming from behind the camera.
Hello Maarten, thank you for this great tutorial, I have just finished setting up my camera. I have two questions - so far I am unable to record sound when I attach an external microphone (a mic jack 3.5 mm). The video looks great but no sound is recorded. Could you tell me if I need to set up the microphone in the menu? My second question is about stabilization. I do have a little symbol of a hand shaking with "off" word, so I am guessing that the stabilization is off, which is great if I want to record a video on my tripod. However, could you tell me how to turn it off if I want to film with the camera in my hands? Thanks a lot in advance and take care!
There is no specific setup for the external mic in connector. Does the mic need a battery? Do the internal mics record properly? Have you tried adjusting the mic level? The setting is not automatic, so if it's off when it's on a tripod, it remains off for handheld.
@@MaartenHeilbron thank you for your quick reply. It's a simple Rode mic without any battery. Yes the internal mics record properly and I have tried adjusting the mic level. I am gonna try another mic and let you know. For the tripod, I have understood from your video that I can turn the stabilization on, but will keep that it mind that it's off all the time.
Nice tips Maarten! I was wondering if using creative profiles for colorgrading in post, will offer the same ability to get more contrast etc as slog in the A6400/6600??
Thanks, a pleasure to read your kind words. You will not. However, the intent with using log settings isn't to create more contrast, it's to reduce the contrast in a scene with a large dynamic range. If the contrast in the scene is manageable with the creative profiles, then use them. I would always counsel you to create your look in camera, particularly on cameras like this with 8 bit recording and (relatively) low bit rates. Although I've discussed this in multiple videos - here's a quick primer. th-cam.com/video/g5ByPkuhuM4/w-d-xo.html
Hey Maarten hope you're doing well, i just saw your video and find it extremely helpful and detailed. I have a question regarding the a6100, as you probably know there are no color profiles in the camera which is one of the features that makes it available at a less price, would you be able to provide an alternative that would help me grade my footage the same way i would if it was Slog or HLG?
Yes, as explained in the video. Use the creative style to create a good baseline setting, then make the adjustments you need in post. There is however, no way to create the extended dynamic range that Log and HLG can provide.
Today i bought this a6100.And in video setting i can not see 120,60,24 fps option rather i am getting 100,50,25 fps option...How can i get those like you?
Great info and great camera as well ... but so pain in the @ss such a difficult menu system. And why that touch screen is a yes for focus and no for everything else?
I have a question, I also have a sony a6100 but for my record settings I have 50p 50m 50p 25m 25p 50m 25p 16m 100p 100m 100p 60m don't really get why its different and what I should chose, any help appreciated
I would always choose the highest bandwidth, as that creates more data, but 100 frames seems overkill (mostly our displays, even in PAL countries are 30/60). I'd go with 100p 100M anyway.
Thank you for the video. This is my first "DSLR" camera and I found your video very educational. I was looking for the basics and you nailed them and then you shared advanced setting as well. I think your video moved along nicely, hit the points effectively, and I appreciate you separating the basics from the advanced how you did.
Glad it was helpful! So nice to hear from a viewer who appreciates my work.
Thanks Maarten!!! No doubt about your expertise with Sony!!!! You helped me with my first step on this mirrorless world!!!
Thanks, I appreciate your kind words.
Maartin! Thank you very much for making this video. I just recently got this camera to take my youtube channel up a notch. I'll be watching this a few times
Thanks for the kind words, always appreciate knowing that I've helped another youtube creator.
Absolutely fantastic video! Manual mode had me pretty frightened but you kept everything piecemeal and easy to follow.
Manual mode is very simple, as long as you use AutoISO. Thanks for the kind words.
I finally managed to get an a6100 to replace my a6000. This was very helpful. Thank you.
Great to hear! Thanks for taking the time to comment.
I always look forward to your videos! They are always straight forward and informative without being "slick", "cute", or "frenetic".
Thanks for the kind words, I appreciate that you took the time to comment.
Thank You so much for not skipping the creative style setup, some video talk about the full setup but they are skipping the creative style setup. Thanks!
Always happy to hear I'm as detailed as I intend to be. Thanks!
i know this video isn't too recent, but i just wanted to say a few things. this is probably the most helpful youtube video i've watched in a very long time, and answered all of the questions that i couldn't find the answers to myself. also, do you know of a way to enable a visual "level" graphic as one of the camera's display options? an a6400 guide video showed that, although it's available within that camera's settings, it doesn't appear to be available on this camera specifically.
Thanks, a pleasure to read your kind words. The level is available on the A6400, but not on the A6100.
Great video. Thank you. We've been shooting the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast on a Sony a5100 for about 2 years now, but we just added a a6100 to shoot multi-camera, and this video has been really helpful in getting started with it.
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I give you 5 stars thank you so much I just bought my camera today and the quality looks good thanks to you ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
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Amazing video, my friend! I just purchased the Sony a6100 and i am pretty new to the camera world. This video has helped me tremendously to get to know the camera and how to mess with all the options it has. Thank you very much and keep doing what you are doing!
Glad I could help! It's such a pleasure to read kind words from viewers. Thanks very much!!!
Love from India Ahmedabad Gujarat , great knowledge uh have god bless
Thanks fro the kind words. Please say hello to all my friends in India.
Thank you for sharing such great tips for beginners. This is my first time using A6100 and I am basically using it for music video shot in a studio with green screen. This will be a great experience and I hope to get some professional results. Thank you post posting this video. Hanif
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Man
This video should be above 1 million
Great Guide 👏🔥💯👍
That's a very kind sentiment, thanks. If only Sony had sold 1 million A6100 cameras, or that they were all interested in making video.
I learned so much, came for basic tips and learned way more! Including how to use my shutter button to record instead of that pesky record button! Thank you so much!
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insanely helpful and will make my film projects look so much better
Always nice to know my videos are helpful. Thanks!!
Thank you for this! I just got my a6100 a few weeks ago and am using it now for the first time for my channel, instead my iPhone (which was great, but I wanted more features and flexibility). I'm sure I'll watch this a few times and make a cheat sheet to keep in my camera bag. Cheers from Nova Scotia :-)
Always nice to read that my videos are both useful and appreciated. Thanks for the kind words. Please say hello to all my friends in Nova Scotia!
So detailed! I'm considering upgrade my a6000 to a6100. Your video covered all the things I want to know about a6100 video recording capability. Thank you.
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Thanks for an amazing tutorial! For the NTSC/PAL part, I think you only change that if you want to change the frame rate options? I kept mine NTSC and 30 frames.
Yes, but also if you plan to connect the camera to a display like a TV that requires PAL.
This is exactly what I’ve been looking for thank you!
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Sony a6100 or Fujiflim xt-200 Which is the best for still photography?
I am confused. Can you guide me?
Both are good. I prefer Sony for features and video, Fujifilm for controls
@@MaartenHeilbron Thank you so much
Thank You Maarten.. I tried to shoot 2 small products today (side by side review) and had crazy autofocusing issues. I think I'll try the manual focus recomendation tomorrow .. Even though I wasted 5-6 hours, I'm choosing to think of it as a learning curve. fingers crossed for tomorrow.. Great post mate !
If the distance to the subject isn't changing, manual is always your best option. Thanks for the kind words.
Thank you Maarten 👍 for exclusively explaining the Sony a6100 video settings ❤️ love it
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so glad i found this! perfect settings needed for my streaming setup! Thank you!! (im using an a6100)
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I also heve sony 6100, which lens you use?
I've also never seen a TH-camr more likeable
That's very kind, thanks!
this is such a fantastic video! thank you so much for doing this. It showed me a lot of things I didnt know about my camera. 😎👍
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Thanks a lot dad .. honesty this video is a better guide to setting Sony 6100
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Thank you sir, I learn alot about a6100 in this video, i thankful to you
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my friend has a shoot tomorrow. I will ask her to watch your video. Thanks Maarten!!
Thanks for the referral, I hope it helps.
she was able to use the Sony for her virtual live event today using what you had in the video.@@MaartenHeilbron
Drinking from a firehose. A bit overwhelming. Good thing TH-cam let's me pause and rewatch (and rewatch and rewatch). Thank you for the video.
My pleasure, glad to hear you found it useful.
Hi Maarten, thank you for that detailed explanation. I am using your suggestions but I end up shooting with standard profile with just the sharpness at -2. It would be great to have picture profiles in that camera, or at least some more control... Best, Max
Always nice to know my videos are helpful, thanks for commenting.
Thank you so much for this informative video Maarten! I've been trying to film with my a6100 for so long and it's always been hit and miss. I bought the specifically for the light and I noticed everything is choppy when filming... Will try to set everything on manual especially the shutter speed. Thank you so much again I can't wait to give it a try.
Great to hear! Keep us posted, and thanks for your kind words.
Your post is Very informative, I have seen many post about a6100 camera ... yours Is straight to the point👌thanks
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Great video. I learned a few tricks that apply to my 6400. Also at some point I'd love to see the mic in the glasses :-)
Thanks, always nice to hear my videos are appreciated. If you have a look at the mic - bhpho.to/2JQ4QQ4 - you'll see how small it is. Then it's just stuck with tape to the inside of the frame, the (6m) cable runs down my neck into my shirt.
Man, I had mine in 1080 the whole time. God damn. You saved my life haha my footage instantly went throught the roof. What a newbie
Sorry to hear about your roof, but otherwise, thanks for the kind words.
@@MaartenHeilbron 😆😂 made me smile, thankyou.
Excellent video. Covered all details in depth. Thank you very much Maarten.
I'm pleased to hear that you found what you wanted, thanks for commenting.
This video is an absolute goldmine, thank you!!!
Glad it was helpful! Always a pleasure to read kind words.
Thank you Martin. I love your teaching style. Subscribed
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Thank you so much! 🙏 I appreciate the quick and easy setup and the additional details at the end!
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Thank you so much! This was very detailed and helpful! Amazing video!
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Thank you very much for your advice. It really worked for our videos.
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Hey Marteen, have you ever made a video about what you'd recommend for beginners who only want to do photography for fun, I really enjoy your videos and would like to know what you recommend right now
Hopefully we all do photography for fun, but I get what you're after. If a good quality phone isn't meeting your needs, then nearly every brand has an entry level camera designed to take good photos with a minimum of fuss. Pick your preferred brand.
Thanks for wonderful video
Love from India ❤️
So nice of you to day, please do say hello to all my friends in India.
Loved the video and your explanation! Kudos.
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Hi Maarten. Just came to your video and I find it really helpful.
I need help right now in making decision to buy a new camera for my upcoming music video project.
But I'm limited with my budget so I just have these two option :
1. Sony a6000 + sel 35mm oss lens/sigma 30mm lens, or
2. Sony a6100 + kit lens
I want to know your opinion about it. Thankyou. I'm waiting for your kind reply.
I'd probably take the A6100 (it does 4K, it's the newer model with better focus); but I'd also consider the new ZV-E10. It's a A6xxx series with some nice video specific features. I'll probably post my review in the next week - but here's a guide to shooting video with it: th-cam.com/video/e7yx8ROBBfU/w-d-xo.html
@@MaartenHeilbron Thankyou so much! Its really helpful.
Thank you Marteen! I recently bought a sony a6100 but I'm more into photography. Are you providing also tutorials about this?
For stills, I feel I cover those details in the review: th-cam.com/video/h48hMeB6sS4/w-d-xo.html
Great video. Thanks a ton. Setting up my studio now :)
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This was amazing!!!!!
Just got my a6100 and this helped!
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Thank you, this was an extremely helpfull and easy to understand video.
I have a qustion though. I do have the 6100, however, in the menu setting where I chose the format, I picked XAVC S 4K. So far so good. Then underneath I wanted to pick 30p 100M, but I don't have that option. It only gives me 2 Options that is 25p 100M and 25p 60M. Is there a reason, some other setting why it won't show me the 30p?
A pleasure to read your kind words, thanks!! Yes, there is a reason. You are in a geographical area where 50Hz alternating current and 25/50 fps video is (or has historically been) the norm. Although it would seem that the transformation of broadcasting from analog to digital system has made these kinds of distinctions unnecessary, Sony has not yet updated their firmware. If you must have 30 frames (which is the North American standard) you can change the camera's settings to NTSC which will make those available.
This guy is a legend.
This guy appreciates your kind words.
Wow complete guide! Amazing work
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is the dynamic range good compared to the a6400 amazing video btw have a wonderfull day my friend
If you are shooting video, and were hoping for S-Log to provide the wide dynamic range required for sunlight exteriors with shadows, then no. Otherwise, yes.
You were very nice and pleasant to listen to, thanks for the video.
So nice of you to comment, thanks very much.
Thank you! Great video packed with useful info!
How kind of you to comment, thanks very much.
Hi, Marrten. Is there any Autofocus lock feature in Sony a6100. I just bought the camera and can't find the AF lock
You can assign focus lock to the AEL button.
Dear Maarten ! I own a5100 and think about upgrading to a6100. 60-70 % is video of my grandkids. Is it worth to upgrade? One of the features of a5100 that I find very valuable and useful is the so-called CLEAR ZOOM feature - which allows to do 2 X optical zoom without practically losing in quality. I can use a good quality prime - like 35 mm 1.8 with OIS and do some limited zooming. I think this feature is unique to Sony. Strange that no one is talking about it in their reviews. Thanks.
What are the improvements you're hoping to see from upgrading? I nearly always mention clearzoom in my reviews of Sony cameras.
@@MaartenHeilbron In your review a6100 you have mentioned better focus, speed, 4K video, etc.
@@Izya001 Do those improvement make it worth upgrading for your photos/videos?
Maarten Heilbron Dear Maarten. I am not sure if I need to upgrade. Need your advice. I am a bit compulsive, especially after such a great review of a6100. Will I see a tangible improvement compared to a5100 ?
@@Izya001 If you feel that the improvements are features that are important to your photography, then it is a worthwhile upgrade. Otherwise, just watch this th-cam.com/video/IqnWplwYCtA/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for the very informative video.
I just have 1 question and i will be very grateful if you could answer.
Can you go over 1 hour continuous video recording if you set the camera to 1080p and low bitrate or it will stop recording?
I appreciate your kind words. The settings don't matter, as long as you have sufficient power and card space.
Gracias! It was very informative and pleasant to watch. I understood some new settings.
Great to hear! Always nice to read that my videos are appreciated.
Wow! Such a good and entertaining video. Thanks a lot!
A great pleasure to read your kind words, thanks!!
hey, im in need of help with my a6100 the quality isn't to it looks like noise added instead of being a smooth quality video
Hmmm. If you are using the settings in the video AVC-HD, 4K 30 frames, highest data rate, shutter 1/60, and your lens's widest aperture with the lowest possible ISO, then you need more light in your scene.
Thank you very much for your help!! It really helped me get started.
Glad it helped! Always nice to know my videos are appreciated.
Sony should have a ”Flat and/or Neutral” creative style as a optional preset without having to dail down one of the optional presets.
Creative Style ”Portrait” set at -3, -2, -2 gets you more color grading headroom due to higher dynamic range.
Setting the D-Range Optimizer to Lv5 gave me even more dynamic range. This setting is semi-hidden. I had no clue it was adjustable by moving left or right on the controls.
Its ambiguous as to why Sony does not have a ”Flat HDR” preset as an option for videographers. The creating style ”Standard” saturates and shapens images. You would assume it's a flatter and more true to life style.
Something tells me the a6100 can mimic the 6300 or higher by simply playing with Creative Styles settings. Technically, outside of cosmetics and IBIS , the only difference between the a6100 and higher end models are software related.
Thanks for adding these helpful notes.
Thank you so much for your tips! This video was pretty useful for me
Glad it was helpful! Always great to read that in the comments.
Lovely way of explaining THANKS
Most welcome 😊 Thanks for the kind words.
learned a lot from you sir, thanks from Sri Lanka,
So nice of you to say, thanks for commenting.
Thank you. Your video has been a great help !!
Glad it helped! Thanks for commenting.
Great video Maarten! I’ll be sending this to a friend to help her get familiar with this camera. Why did you recommend 30p for web, instead of 24, though?
Thanks for the kind words. Although I provide more detail here: th-cam.com/video/z1rdjGLmsd8/w-d-xo.html
In essence, unless your video is being projected in a movie theatre or similar where the display is capable of projecting an actual 24 frames per second, most displays (computers, tv sets, monitors) are based on 30 frames. So if you shoot at 24, the display will create 6 extra frames per second to make up for the missing frames.
@@MaartenHeilbron I've been robbed my entire life!! Haha. Thanks for this answer
@@GregoryEsman Maybe just misled. Always happy to help.
Great video.. Please let me know is it a good camera to make food videos? I am thinking to buy this one. Please help.
Yes, this should work well for all kinds of videos. Thanks for your kind words.
@@MaartenHeilbron Thank you so much for your response. So nice of you 😊
No entiendo el inglés pero aún así fue de mucha ayuda el vídeo wooow gracias
Gracias, agradezco tus amables palabras.
Can you do a photography settings video!
I pretty much cover that in the review: th-cam.com/video/h48hMeB6sS4/w-d-xo.html
Excellent video. That helped me quite a bit!
Always nice to know that viewers appreciate my videos, thanks!!!
Hi again, Maarten. Your videos are really fantastic. I was wondering if you think the lack of picture profiles with the a6100 is major negative? I use the a6300 with cine4 and it looks like I’d lose that option with this. I wonder if it will make much difference in the property market videos I produce. I also shoot at 100fps in HD which delivers really great results. Can I do that with the a6100?
While some of the capabilities of picture profiles, including cine4 are not easily substituted, it is possible to use the creative settings to provide very similar results, and make some further adjustments in editing and colour grading (try DaVinci resolve). Yes, 100fps (in PAL mode) is available.
Hi Maarten! Thank you so much for the video! It was enlightening! =D I have one question for you though: what do you think of using DRO while shooting video?
If it improves the scene and suits your creative vision, do it. Thanks for your kind words.
Great tips Maarten!! Thanks for all the info.
My pleasure! Thanks for the kind comment.
Sir thank you for this video it helped a lot.
I just have a minor confusion is the creative custom flat profile that you just suggested as good as the in built sony slog profiles on a6400 and a6600. Can you tell on a scale of 1 to 10 how much resemblance can be achieved.
Resemblance to what? If you need the additional dynamic range and don't mind the noise from the higher ISO, then use SLOG, but be aware that the quality, if you make dramatic changes will suffer as in camera you are only getting a 100Mb 8 bit recording. If you can create the look you want in camera - using neutral or flat or whatever, you will have better quality.
@@MaartenHeilbron by resemblance i mean..
If i create a flat picture profile on a6100 by myself as you instructed.. will the amount of detail captured be same as if i used a6400 or a6600 and slog.
@@Saif-xw2gx You will have a noisier image with less dynamic range in the mid-tones with less chroma information.
Thankyou for the guidance Sir
Truly obliged 💯❤
Awesome vid. Thank you. Is there a way though to get rid of the audio on the camera so it only pics up my XLR mics? Thanks
Thanks for the kind words. Yes, there is a menu option to disable audio recording. If you connect an external mic, the camera only records sound from an external mic. The A6100 does not have XLR inputs. Hope this help.
Quality content as always 👏👏👏
Thanks for your kind words, appreciated.
Sir! Thank you for the detailed explanation.
Most welcome! I appreciate your kind words.
Hello, well done for your video. sorry for my bad english but i have a question. can we keep a personalized image profile with less contrast and less sharpness? Thank you so much.
Yes you can! Use the style box version in the creative styles.
Maarten Thank you ! So can I create a "flat" mode myself to make the color grading easier? I allow myself another question about this camera. I think to buy it next week and I read tests talking about a rather bad rendering in 1080/120. have you tested? this function is important to me. and several tests speak of bad "roller shutter". Is it so bad? do you think they are better with the a6400 ?
Thank you for your youtube Channel !
@@johnnyutah2036 The reviewers complaining about 1080 recordings are comparing to 4K quality, which is better. Most feel that down-razzing 4K to HD provides better quality. As for the 1080/120, only you can determine whether the quality is sufficient for your needs, but in my view, if you need that frame rate and intend to slow the footage in editing, it's fine.
As for rolling shutter, most cameras have less visible rolling shutter effect at HD than 4K, and it's mostly evident when the camera is panning (side to side) quickly. In most cases it's not noticeable.
I don't want to make excuses, because if you're aware of an issue with a camera and purchase it anyway because of something I said, you will be unhappy. Don't purchase a camera that you don't feel fully meets your needs as you will always be looking for that fault and always be dis-satisfied.
@@MaartenHeilbron Thank you very much for your explanations.
In fact I just hesitate between the a6100 and the a6400 even if they are close enough in terms of price. I have the impression that the a6100 is sufficient for my use. My only real fear is the lack of a flat image profile. I like the protune mode of the gopro and I wish I had the same functionality on a Sony APS-C.
I think that by reducing the contrast and the sharpness in the settings, I will have enough amplitude for my color grading. Do you think it will be enough?
Because the price difference between the a6100 and the a6400 could give me a contribution to quickly buy a 35mm1.8 lens ...
What do you think ?
Thank you for your youtube channel and for your patience with my questions.
@@johnnyutah2036 I would recommend that you try to create your look as close as possible in camera. With the low data rate and 8 bit, making significant changes - particularly trying to increase colour saturation will create unpleasant artifacts - if it can be done at all. I think the A6100 is a fine camera, there are only a very few occasions where I would use the Slog settings. I appreciate your kind words.
Thank you, very easy to follow.
Glad it was helpful! I always appreciate knowing that.
I'm little confused here. A6100 menu seems more colourful than my A6300.
Sony added a little colour to the tabs in the menu. Why is this confusing?
@@MaartenHeilbron I was not aware that this 6100 is a new one. I thought it came before 6300. Now I get the picture. Camera companies and their versions!! Let's wait for 6200 now. 🤪
I think maybe what's confusing you is the Sony's naming scheme-- A6100 is a newer model than the A6300... the A6400 is also newer than the A6500.
@@OmiAzad It is very confusing that the A6600 and the A6100 were released at the same time - after the 6300 and 6400.
@@imaginarysheeps Is there anyone who does not find this confusing?
Great video, and I love your style!
Thank you so much! Always nice to hear from a viewer who appreciates my videos.
Maarten, your videos are the best!
Thanks for your kind words, they are appreciated.
Recording with an external recorder seems to be a good idea. I got a cheap sony handy cam with a micro hdmi port. I just wonder if it's worth the effort to get a separate recorder or just buy a better camera all together since i currently only got the Sony HDR-CX240E HD
If you're happy with the video quality but want better audio, an external recorder (I use the Tascam DR-70D) is the better route. Affiliate link: bhpho.to/2BO4yAl
Will the video settings be the same if I shoot hand held with Sony A6100 and 55-210mm kit lens ? Or if I need to change some settings, what would it be ?
They would be the same.
Hey Maarten! Thanks for sharing these settings! I have a Sony A6100 and shooting self-defense videos and your settings helped but my videos are still horribly blurry. Any ideas on what else I need to do to shoot videos from this camera? Thank you so much!
Here's the latest video: th-cam.com/video/dHj0FzsF_Hc/w-d-xo.html
First, they don't seem "horribly" blurry. As the camera is in a static location and your distance to the camera isn't changing, I would use manual focus - but I don't think focus is the issue. What this scene needs is a less distracting background (I understand that may be difficult - I am always rearranging my home shooting locations to accomplish this) and more light - ideally coming from behind the camera.
@@MaartenHeilbron haha ok thank you!
Hello Maarten, thank you for this great tutorial, I have just finished setting up my camera. I have two questions - so far I am unable to record sound when I attach an external microphone (a mic jack 3.5 mm). The video looks great but no sound is recorded. Could you tell me if I need to set up the microphone in the menu? My second question is about stabilization. I do have a little symbol of a hand shaking with "off" word, so I am guessing that the stabilization is off, which is great if I want to record a video on my tripod. However, could you tell me how to turn it off if I want to film with the camera in my hands? Thanks a lot in advance and take care!
There is no specific setup for the external mic in connector. Does the mic need a battery? Do the internal mics record properly? Have you tried adjusting the mic level?
The setting is not automatic, so if it's off when it's on a tripod, it remains off for handheld.
@@MaartenHeilbron thank you for your quick reply. It's a simple Rode mic without any battery. Yes the internal mics record properly and I have tried adjusting the mic level. I am gonna try another mic and let you know. For the tripod, I have understood from your video that I can turn the stabilization on, but will keep that it mind that it's off all the time.
@@talk.learn.enjoy.czech.tereza Yes, try another mic.
Very helpful video! Thanks!
You're welcome! I appreciate the kind words.
Helped a bunch thanks !
Always nice to know my videos are useful and appreciated.
This is insane good job
Thanks, a pleasure to read your kind comment.
Nice tips Maarten! I was wondering if using creative profiles for colorgrading in post, will offer the same ability to get more contrast etc as slog in the A6400/6600??
Thanks, a pleasure to read your kind words. You will not. However, the intent with using log settings isn't to create more contrast, it's to reduce the contrast in a scene with a large dynamic range. If the contrast in the scene is manageable with the creative profiles, then use them.
I would always counsel you to create your look in camera, particularly on cameras like this with 8 bit recording and (relatively) low bit rates. Although I've discussed this in multiple videos - here's a quick primer. th-cam.com/video/g5ByPkuhuM4/w-d-xo.html
Really helpful sir, thank you
Most welcome! Thanks for your kind words.
Hey Maarten hope you're doing well, i just saw your video and find it extremely helpful and detailed. I have a question regarding the a6100, as you probably know there are no color profiles in the camera which is one of the features that makes it available at a less price, would you be able to provide an alternative that would help me grade my footage the same way i would if it was Slog or HLG?
Yes, as explained in the video. Use the creative style to create a good baseline setting, then make the adjustments you need in post. There is however, no way to create the extended dynamic range that Log and HLG can provide.
@@MaartenHeilbron Okay thank you so much and again amazing videos!
Good stuff, very helpful. Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for taking the time to comment.
Today i bought this a6100.And in video setting i can not see 120,60,24 fps option rather i am getting 100,50,25 fps option...How can i get those like you?
Switch the setting from PAL to NTSC.
Maarten Heilbron thanks it worked!❤️
Great info and great camera as well ... but so pain in the @ss such a difficult menu system. And why that touch screen is a yes for focus and no for everything else?
While I thank you for your kind words, I have no answers to your questions.
I have a question, I also have a sony a6100 but for my record settings I have
50p 50m
50p 25m
25p 50m
25p 16m
100p 100m
100p 60m
don't really get why its different and what I should chose, any help appreciated
I would always choose the highest bandwidth, as that creates more data, but 100 frames seems overkill (mostly our displays, even in PAL countries are 30/60). I'd go with 100p 100M anyway.
@@MaartenHeilbron Thank you sir, for the reply! :)
how to change aperture value while recording in s&q mode in sony a6100
There is a limit to the aperture settings depending on the settings in s&q mode.
How good will it be for photography??
It's great for photography. th-cam.com/video/Fg_7b-WdFBA/w-d-xo.html
Thank you Maarten!
No worries! Always nice to read that my work is appreciated.