Sony a6000 Tips and Tricks! (Vol. 4)
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- čas přidán 25. 07. 2024
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Hello internet! This is my 4th Tips and Tricks video! I dive into the menu system of the Sony a6000 and what I think are some important features/setting to know about! Checkout the playlist for the other tips n' tricks videos! Thanks for the support guys.
- 0:57 - Auto Object Framing
- 2:05 - Video AF Tracking / AF Drive Speed
- 5:03 - Bulb Mode (Light Painting)
- 5:58 - Minimum / Maximum ISO Setting
- 8:21 - View Photos on Yout TV!
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▶Tips n Tricks Vol 2 - geni.us/a6000TipsnTricksVol2
▶Tips n Tricks Vol 3 - geni.us/a6000TipsnTricksVol3
▶Tips n Tricks Vol 4 - geni.us/a6000TipsnTricksVol4
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I have my A6000 for almost 5 years now and I'm still learning. I'm now finally moving to more artistic filming and editing instead of long sequences. Great to see a channel still dedicated to what could have been a long forgotten camera.
Just sharing my passion. Thanks for checking the channel out!
Thank you! I didn’t know for the fix ISO max/min great tip!
Love your videos, inspired me to buy the a6000, was literally just watching your other videos hoping I'd see another video in this series, clicked your profile... And BOOM here we are!
Haha boom boom! Thanks for the support. 😊✌🏻
Another GREAT video Kyle! I return to these on a regular basis! Keep it up dude!
Thanks Tom! I’m gonna add clickable time stamps in the descriptions soon too navigate from tip to tip, ✌🏻
Thank you for making this series. It's really helped me in getting started on photography and taught me how to use my new a6000 :)
That’s what I love to hear! Thanks for watching. 😊
Thanks! Kyle, your Tips and Tricks for the a6000 have been very informative. I look forward to your next segment.
Thanks Robert! Think I’m moving on from the a6000 settings tips for now. Will go more into photography tips and lens/gear videos.
Thank you for another great video! I've been rewatching all your videos since I finally bought a Sony a6000 last week and I am so happy with it.
That is amazing. I’m just glad I can help even a little bit! 👍🏻📸
Thanks for the content man! You make me appreciate my α6000 much more with every video you drop! 🙏
thanks man! much appreciated 💪
Thank you so much for all of these videos. I just picked up the a6000 and these videos have taken a lot of the stress out of looking at the menu as a new user.
nice! love to hear that.
Had The Sony A6000 For Like 3 years, Only Used It Once, After Your Videos I Bought A Sigma 16mm For It, Heading To Vegas On Next Weeknd, Observing All Your Tips And Tricks, TIME TO PUT IT TO USE. #LONGLIVESONYA6000
Yes!! Enjoy!
Nice videos!! I've wacthed it from vol.1 - vol.4 😁
It's really helpful, thanks!
There’s a volume 5! Hehe
Thanks for making and putting this up.
Re 'Watch on TV' for those with older/different TVs would not Chromecast be the easier option?
I'll presume the camera will find it as if it is the TV.
Awesome videos, your demeanor is friendly and positive which is exactly what a first-time like me is looking for! As long as you make em, I'll watch em!
New video soon (hoping today, but might be tomorrow). Thanks so much for giving my videos a shot! 1-2 videos a week. 🙌🏻😎
Hey Kyle, I was going to ask you about the Min and Max ISO and you answered my question! Thanks!
Boom! Glad I could help Nicholas. 👌🏻
After watching some of your videos I decided to purchase the a6000 really excited to grow my expertise with it!!! Keep up these videos they are very helpful!
Thanks for checking my stuff out! Enjoy your camera!
Hey man thanks. Is so easy understand the points. I appreciated for you time.
No problem! Thanks for giving my videos a chance. 😊
Thanks man for all your A6000 videos. It is still one of the best APS-C cameras Sony has made. I have the 50mm f1.8 and 35mm f1.8 Sony lenses and it great in all kinds of light conditions.
Nice!! Wish I had that lens.
Great video, I bought the a6000 for Christmas. It's my first "real" camera and your videos are perfect for someone just starting out. Thanks for the help
Thanks for checking them out, enjoy the camera!
Great video man..... I love my Sony a6000 even more after I watch your videos
A6000 club!
Love your videos 👍👍👍 so helpful
Aw thanks Amanda! 😊✌🏻
Great helpful contents for Sony users ...keep going :)
Just posted a video!
thanks for the quality video again buddy! :)
Thanks WiseOldMan! 🙌🏻
Nice! Didn't know how AF drive speed and AF track duration was! Great videos!
Thanks and I’m glad you learned something!
I've watched all of your videos and they're very helpful. Are you able to do a single video that goes through your menu setup? I'm trying to get my A6000 all setup to use as a family camera but have very limited experience in photography/videography.
Might do that. Maybe a short quick video. Thanks for checking the channel out!
THANKS....good stuff, as always. Appreciate your tips, as a few I hadn't found myself. Great explanations. Ex Philly boy myself ... LOL
Thanks for checking it out!
Cool love your vids the first tips and tricks video was my first video I watched 👍🏻😀
Nice! Thanks for checking the series out.
Still watching but I just had to pause the video and say thank you for that first tip! I've always wondered why some of my pictures cropped in. Now I can turn that feature off! Ok, back to watching :)
Haha nice! It’s only when shooting jpeg. And it actually creates two image files! Nuts. Glad this helps!
Just now learning of your great a6000 series. Thank you. On an earlier video you suggested Airplane Mode to save on battery power. Maybe when teaching View On TV you should mention to take camera out of Airplane Mode. Some of us are a little slow! Please keep up all those helpful suggestions for the great little a6000.
Haha good point. Thanks!
Great tips, thanks!
Thanks for watching Miguel!
Kyle your the man on these tips and tricks for the Sony a6000
no you! haha thanks Tony!
Thanks for another great video. The viewing pictures on the tv thing also works using the Xbox one. That's what I use 😁
Whoa! That’s really cool.
Love your videos 😍😍😍
Thanks so much! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
Loving your vids mate.
I'm new to the Sony world (coming from Nikon)
Just wondering if when shooting in "A" you can set a min and max iso, can you do the same for your shutter as it's a very helpful option on my other cam.
Keep up the great work.
Yep, when you go to ISO you can tap over to it using the directions on the circle )d pad essentially) and then choose a min and max. I believe I talk about that in the tips n tricks volume 4 vid. 😊
Was great video!
Why thanks Maria!
Hi Kyle, thanks for all your tips and other stuff. Your videos are perfect for me since I'm more a budding enthusiast who has little clue on what this camera is really capable of :)
I actually bought the meke macro extension tubes after seeing them on your video, so I'm looking forward to taking pictures of bugs and butterflies.
Looking forward to any tutorials on photography techniques you share. Thanks
That’s awesome! A note about the tubes, they take a little patience at first. Also they reallllllly shorten the distance, so you’ll have to be close! Once you see how magnified it gets you’ll learn if you need one tube or both, and what aperture to use. Have fun and thanks for checking out the channel!
@@kyletaggart Thanks for that, you're my go to guy :)
The ending made me laugh. Thanks for the tips and tricks, I hate reading manuals so it helps in a quicker way.
Haha glad someone stayed until the end!
Hi! i’ve just purchased a sony a6000, at first I want to thank you because your video are so well explained!
I’ve a questio, To watch picture on my tv do I need a memory card inside the camera? Because the camera says that the “the “view on tv” is corrently disabled...and it does the same to “send the smartphone” bottom...
Yes you need the card inside the camera and view on tv is what you need. That is disabled because you don’t have a card in the camera. Also thanks so much!
thanks for the tips!
Thanks for checking the video out. 😊
I think auto minimum-maximum ISO one is fantastic. Thanks
Hey man I love your videos and Im new to photography world so Im about to buy a camera and is this really good for beginner like me to use it?
I think it’s a good beginner camera. You can always grow with it too. If you want a small feature rich camera and like the look and feel and Sony. Go for it!
you deserve more subs dude 😍❤💪
Why thanks! 👍🏻😊
Thank you for your video
Anytime!
I’m surprised! But so glad to see another video posted about a6000 😆, makes me decide against switching it for a6500 instead b/c apparently a6000 is still pretty relevant?
It is indeed relevant! It just offers so much for the cheap price.
Always i am waiting ur new videos...
Thanks! Did you get notified about this video from CZcams?
Hey! great video as usual. From what I've read, the "auto-framing" function, takes your picture and tries to re-frame it in a more "artsy" way, usually using the rule of thirds to compose the new crop.
It seems to just focus in on a face. Which is definitely something some people want, like my girlfriend. I however hated it hahaha. Different stroke for diff peeps!
@@kyletaggart Yeah, I don't see myself using it either. I usually frame when I shoot, or re-frame on photoshop.
I have had a A6000 since the beginning and still learning more about it thanks to you! I was shocked to learn yesterday that the new Sony cameras do not have Apps?!?!
Its great to have a channel like yours for a 1 stop place for all A6000 tips!... still holding out for the A7000 tho...
Thanks so much! a7000 was supposed to be Spring, like April, but it may be later than that now. Still exciting times!
@@kyletaggart so they are going to release a new a7000 besides a6400? That's weird.. 🤔 btw not worth to get a6400 if you own a6300/a6500 imo
A7000 is gonna be next level. 🙌🏻
Looking forward for something like 18-35 f1.8 e mount or sth more than a new body 😉
Fantastic! Really help me out on most of those, thank you. Just by chance, do you know how turn disable (turn off) the record button on the side of the a6000? Some reason, I keep hitting it/turning it on while taking pictures lol thanks :)
Menu > Tab 2 (camera icon), page 6, MOVIE Button. Set it to Movie Mode only. Then it won’t do anything unless your dial is on movie mode. ✌🏻
@@kyletaggart you're a star! Cheers. Keep up the great work on your channel 👍
Thanks so much! Tell everyone! Haha
I need a last tip from you
I purchased a Minolta MD Rokkor-X 45 mm 1:2 I got it in 1$ lol I have a Sony a6000 , so witch would be the adaptor for this particular lens ?
Thank you for all the help man.
hahah
I’m just seeing this comment now somehow (so sorry I missed it!) I don’t know honestly, but I’d look for “Minolta to Sony E mount”.
Vide about how to shoot in manual pls!
hi Kyle, i've a question which i haven't found the right answer so far. The Sony A6000 can film in MP4, AVCHD and XAVC S mode. Which has different frame rates, 24p ~ 60p, also 60i and whatever. Also you have to choose between PAL and NTSC in order to choose the frames rates (or a combination 24p/60p in NTSC or combination 25p/50p in PAL). I've no clue what this does to quality, and which mode is best for regular filming and which is best for slowmotion. Could you help me out? Didn't see any of this in your Sony A6000 videos.
no problem! PAL EU frame rates and NTSC is more US based. (there are more technical explanations but that is the gist). Also XAVCS will be the best quality. My last video (astrophotography) was shot in 24fps XAVCS. It's higher quality but also takes up more space. I have done a lot of videos in regular MP4 and it looks fine in my opinion (especially for CZcams). 24fps is the more cinematic frame rate, 60fps is a frame rate that looks more...realistic? and you can also slow it down to "slow mo". I actually don't know the diff between the "i" and "p". I always use 24p.
Great video series! Watching all the videos now for my new a6000.
However, I got a question: Is there a way, so you dont have to keep the button pressed in Bulb mode?
(I know it works with the smartphone app as a remote (and other remotes obviously) but maybe theres sth just with the camera I didnt think about :/)
I don't think so. However you can use shutter speeds of up to 30 seconds to achieve long exposures and that does NOT require you to hold down the button. In astrophotography I take 20 seconds exposures, and you just have to press the shutter once, then it stays open for 20 seconds and takes the photo. If you want it go be open longer than 30, you need to use bulb mode and hold it. Hope that helps!
@@kyletaggart Yeah, thank you for answering so often under you videos! I thought about getting just some tiny startrails, so 30sec wouldnt be enough. Didnt want to immediately give up and do it the easy way with buying the sony startrail application. I guess ill just combine some 30s exposures now (which is the go-to method anyway if I am right :) )
Not sure if it’s the go to method or not actually! Haven’t done star trails but I know it is multiple photos formed into one. So you may be right!
You can buy a Remote Shutter Release (there are models dedicated for A6000). It is great for BULB mode (and also perfect for sharp images using it and tripod)
Make video how you edit your video setup tour 2k19
Thankyou so much for making this video!
I wanna ask you a question, does raw image of sony a6000 really have only 1616 x 1080 pixels?
No, max resolution is 6000 x 4000. 👍🏻
Thanks for replying.. I've been using a6000 for 4 months, and only shot jpg on max. quality (6000 x 4000). However, when I shot a raw and saw the resolution on my computer, its only 1616 x 1080. Do you know why?
That’s closer to what 16:9 would be...not sure why you’re getting that number. How are you finding out the resolution on your image?
RAW unleashes the power. It’s like an unseasoned meal, you get all the freedom to spice and season it. JPEG is already cooked, and you have less freedom and less data.
@@robithaqil4431 The low resolution is shown by a program that does not support the raw image. You should try Imaging Edge.
in the last tips video, vol. 3, you said you would show how to use the histogram info when selecting it to show in the DISP options. How do you use the histogram information?
Very basic info: when the white moves to the right things are over exposed. So you want the white to justtttt touch the right side. 👍🏻
Hey there can you suggest which one should buy as a beginner Sony a5100 or Sony a6000. For travel photography and landscapes.
I also want to know is Nikon D5600 is good or not against Sony a6000. Both comes in same price bracket.
6000 is a much better photo option than a5100. Also I don’t know much about the ad5600. But I prefer mirrorless over DSLR. I’d look into that and see what suits your needs.
A6000 good and fast
Hi there, can you do a comparison when it is best to use RAW and JPEG in sony A6000? Can we achieve a quality that is closer to a RAW if the FINE is used? For hobbyist that doesn't want to edit RAW file. I hope that makes sense.
Also, what is the difference when using Creative Style (ie. Portrait against a custom set using Aperture Priority) as opposed to the different mode in the dial? Thank you! looking forward to it!
RAW isn’t a higher quality photo per say. A JPEG will typically look better straight from the camera. Also if you only shoot jpeg and do slight edits there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. I’d always use Fine, for the best quality JPEG. (Double check the manual to be sure)
As for the creative styles, they’re somewhat akin to Lightroom presets. They have changed to sharpness, saturation? And contrast. Portrait creative mode is affected those three things, not aperture. However portrait in say, scene mode will probably change the aperture to suit a portrait better. 👍🏻
@@kyletaggart thanks sir! Appreciate it! Hope you will do a video out of this? 👌😊
Not right now, I have a lot planned. That’s why I wanted to write a fleshed out answer! But good idea
Another tip about the focus speed is to put it to fast when you're shooting clips at higher frame rates so that way when you slow the footage down in post and the focus pulls nicely and not extra slow (:
Great tip!!
Love your videos! I’m about to buy my first camera and I’m so stuck between Sony and Canon :/ Which would you choose?
Depends what’s important to you. Floppy screen / touch screen (canon). Or more native lenses and a more options to upgrade later (Sony). Thanks!
hikyletaggart Sony it is! I was thinking about the a6000 bundle???
hikyletaggart Would the Sony a6000 be the best Sony for the price?
Is 16 50 kit lens motorized comes with the a6000 is apsc or ff 16 50 so is it 35 equvilent or without crop factor
A6000 is a apsc/crop sensor camera
Love from India
Does anyone know if there is a hack for live viewing with REMOTE? And so use the webcam type without buying an external capture?
I’m blanking on the name of it...but there is a link/usb device you can use. Should be searchable. I think a lot of streamers use it.
I have a question: is this camera stil overheating fast? Howlong can you record with it? I am about to buy this camera, but the only thing that is holding me back is the overheating part.
15 - 20 min. A6400 has no record limit and doesn’t overheat.
Which lens is the best for videography to get heigh quality
Depends what you want. Sigma 16mm f1.4 is great for low light and wide shots, however with the a6000 it has no image stabilization, and the lens doesn’t has stabilization, so for video you need smooth footwork and steady hands, or a gimbal. 18-105 is a nice all around video lens, it has stabilization, but it’s not great for low light at f4. Hopefully this gives you a good overview. 👍🏻
Bad autofocus when shooting video, on sony 16mm, what to do?
Play with different focus areas. See what works best. Also test focus drive speed and focus track duration. If other lenses work fine on the same settings it could be the lens itself.
Can i have the opening song pls
It so cool
Limitless on Epidemic Sound!
Thank you. Your video helping me.
Thanks for checking it out!
Thank you for all your useful tips! Yesterday after doubting between the A6000 and the Canon M50, opted for the Sony. A lot to learn but that will work out well with your channel. The first real test comes in March due to a backpack trip to Australia. Thanks and keep it up!
Greetings Dennis, The Netherlands,
nice Dennis! Hope you have an amazing trip!
@@kyletaggart Thanks a lot!
For some reason i can’t seem to understand how to send the photos to my smartphone. Can’t use it with the play memories app still haven’t learned on how to use it.
I can help out!
1. First make sure you have the app. Image Edge Mobile.
2. On you camera go to the WiFi section, select send to phone
3. On your phone/tablet go to WiFi and you should see the network you camera created
4. Join the network, then the app on your phone/tablet should change and show a connection. You should be able to import from there. 😊👍🏻 let me know if that helps
Followed all the steps when connecting to the camera’s network, but it just says “connecting” but doesn’t connect. I’ll give it a few more tries. Does my camera have to be connected to my wifi?
No, the camera creates a WiFi hotspot, so the beauty of it is you can do this even in the middle of the desert. It’s not a traditional internet hotspot, it’s just for camera to device file transfer.
Hey, I have a pb with my wifi mode, even when I already set up the wifi and my a6000 recognized it, I can't use this TV visioning mode or send my photos to my smartphone either with my Sony a6000 (its like downoalind forever), anyone having the same bug?
haven't used it recently myself, but, one thing to note is the app is now called Image Edge Mobile. Sony Play Memories is no longer the app to use.
@@kyletaggart What do you mean by "the app"? I'm connecting my sony directly to my wifi through the wifi section in the menu, I need another app to make it work?
@@lealgrd7418 hello Léa, you need the App to download or copy your photos from your camera to the phone.
Wifi is integrated in the camera which allows you to connect your phone to the camera.
Can you tel us how to delete more than one image at a time?
I may include this in a new video!
You go to menu, the play button tab, then choose delete (hit the center button) and you can then select multiple images to delete or delete by date (so you can delete all photos on a day).
Glad you are feeling better, but wreching stuff is TMI 🤮. Auto ISO and setting limits you showed are also available in Manual mode. Try it. Bonus tip when shooting RAW, manual focus using peaking, set picture style to B&W and use any peaking color you like except white - preview JPG image in EVF and LCD will be B&W and peaking color much easier to see, but RAW file still has colors. Be well.
Oh that’s a nice tip! The black and white with focus peaking. Thanks!
The view on TV mode. Does that work at the same time you’re taking the photos. Like a wireless teathering or is that a different mode? I want to be able to set up to see the pictures large as I’m shooting them. Ideally on my laptop when I’m in the field working but a tv would be cool at home.
**what make up does your girlfriend sell? I used to sell Younique but always open to trying something new. Lol
my gf doesn't sell makeup, she's a makeup artist for weddings and a salon.
Also I don't think you can use a tv as a viewfinder. The 6300 and above I think can, but not the a6000.
hikyletaggart so viewfinder mode is what I need it on to see the photos on the laptop as I’m shooting? Is that a separate wireless thing I’ll have to buy or is that something that I just turn on?
My images are often a little blurry but I think I’m shooting too fast for the camera to keep up. I seen your video about drivemode, I’m going to see if that helps at all. I have a model that moves too fast for me to keep up even on continuous shooting on fast shutter speed. I’m tired of missing shots so trying to figure out what I need to do beyond the normal manual changes. I only shoot on RAW for editing reasons.
@@colebco1248 if it's out of focus (shaky), it's shutter speed, or the focus point is not where it needs to be. faster shutter speed will freeze all motion. However that's less light, so you'll need to be aware of that. Also I am not super familiar with using a computer while shooting simultaneously. That's called "tethering" and is something ppl do in studio w/ models typically. I'd look up on how to do that, however it may not be an option with the a6000. I believe it's usually used as a review, after the shot is taken. Again though, image blur, is all shutterspeed, or your movement with the camera. Out of focus, is either too shallow depth of field, or focus area is incorrect.
hikyletaggart I was shooting in a studio. I know I was shooting too quick for the lights to recharge but my “focus” is also not working fast enough. I don’t think it’s the shutter speed. I have a model that likes to move a lot during a shoot which makes for good photos BUT she moves out of the focus point. I try to have it on “Wide” to track her easier but it’s still not moving with her fast enough. When you explained the “drive” how you put your hand up and the camera changed to focus on your hand on the fast mode but not on the slow, I “think” that’s what’s going on but not sure. 🤷🏻♀️
hikyletaggart they get just barely out of focus. I’ll shoot on slow continuous shutter release and two shots will be perfect and one will be blurred. It’s annoying. But I’m going to try to turn that up to the medium continuous too, to see if that helps. Just not sure how it would work in the studio with lights vs single shot. Up until this point all my work has been outdoors, I’m just now learning working with off camera flash and studio lights.
What about 35mm
Little tight indoors, but like the 18-105 it has OSS, but has better lowlight at f1.8.
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are you on a web cam? video quality is low and soft
Filmed it on a potato with some wires sticking out of it. 🥔
Are you related to Drew?
Drew....Dunna? Is his name drew? If so lol, not related!
Drew Taggart form The Chainsmokers. lol
@@RonCecchetti ohhh haha, no no relation. I've got that question before though! haha
Tips and tricks vol 29477584930 lol Btw nice vid
3:27 Why you shouldn't use auto WB ;)
Avalon There’s no reason not to use it (especially outside) but it is often wrong in mixed lighting situations where there are 2 or more light sources. If you are in a situation where you want all photos to be the same WB (or shooting video) it is better to set it manually.
Man, this video sure took a hit in quality. The WB is screwed up, you go from red face to green sickly face. Might want to do some colour grading and set a specific WB. Also, taking photos/videos of LCD screens is never a good idea. Your content is decent and rehearsed but it will take some work on the quality before you see a huge growth in subscribers.
Thanks for checking it out. I’m colorblind (red deficient) and really struggle with the color correcting. I need to learn how to do it right. 👍🏻
Feeling bad man...
A6400 is coming.... with 4K, Mic Jack, Flip Out Display! :/
Yeah I think the a6000 will still have it's place. Will probably drop to $450-400 new price, and less than that used. Definitely still a great pickup!
One like this one for the M50 PLEASEEE!!
Oh boy. Tips and tricks for the M50?! May have to do that!
Hey dude, it's too many footage of ur face man (LOL). I think it's better u put more on hand camera tutorial. Kinda distract my eyes, full of ur face man
I agree lol
The Sony A6400 was released, and you're still making A6000 videos until now. You're really milking it for all it's worth.
What if you only have $500, and not $900? What if you don't need Animal Eye AF? What if you buy one of the best selling cameras from last year? What if you buy this used, for dirt cheap? What if this is the camera you have (like myself) and want to know more about it? I think you get the picture. Also, the video I released before this was about the a6400. I'm stoked for it too! Also the 6400 isn't out until February.