Sony a6000 - 5 Camera Hacks, Tips, Tricks! (Vol 1)
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Hello internet! Sorry I've been gone for a little bit, but I am BACK! This video is about 5 tips, tricks, hacks for your Sony a6000. I hope this video helps you use your Sony a6000 more effectively and teaches you something you didn't know about your camera! CONGRATS to HEtsitty. If you're seeing this check your messages on CZcams and any other social media! Thanks for watching guys, see you in the next episode!
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1. LCD Screen Turns off - electrical tape 1:48
2. Clear image zoom - assign to custom button 4:45
3. Overheating tips 7:25
4. Save battery life - airplane mode 9:15
5. XAVCS mode 10:05
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It's January 2020. I just bought this cam as a gift for myself on my birthday. And from the videos I've watched, this one seems to be the most clear and concise. Even when it's uploaded ages ago. Thank you so much for this.
Thanks so much! Glad you found it helpful even now!
Viewfinder a great hack, I bought my a6000 from Amazon UK warehouse deals. The camera was probably sent back by the original owner maybe because of the LCD screen going off. First time it happened to me I was recording video, when I brought the camera near my body the LCD went blank. I didn't know if I was still recording or not.
The sensor is super sensitive and is a proper pain in the ass. Thanks for the hack I've had my a6000 for 4 years along with Canon DSLR's. I love the motorised kit lens, when I'm taking 'Aerial Photos' by having the camera on top of a 40ft pole I can control the zoom with my iPhone using the Sony app Imaging Edge to get the exact photo composition I want. Originally I bought it for travel because I didn't want to lug around my very large Canon DSLR's on holidays.
Great video, keep up the good work 👏👏
I’ve had this camera for 4 years and I’m still very happy with it.
Sick! Going on my 4th now I think.
Shout out to Corona, watching this video even when I don't have a camera tho..
$350 on OfferUp .. go scoop one man
@@tonypmedia I just pulled one for $250 :)
Edit: If the ebay seller ever decides to ship it :(
@@CodingTheSystem Sweet deal man. All area dependent so you got that score lol
Great vid man, love it......one tip i learned from somewhere regarding battery life : even when your camera shuts down, its draining battery life (which may possibly be due to it trying to find a WiFi connection....and thus you're "Airplane mode" theory probably will work too) but simply switching the Monitor/Viewfinder option to "Monitor" only saves sooooooo much battery life (you literally have no idea) and then simply switch back to your preferred setting when shooting.....like u said, not sure what other stuff "Airplane Mode" will do to your Cam settings (I dont know if i would try it), but the Monitor Only option is a sound alternative that i've found to be a god send....great vid, keep it up man
Much appreciated! ✊🏻📸
I love how your pages is focused on going in detail about your camera ! Keep it up 👍🏽 I was a little skeptical going for the A6000 but your pictures and video convinced me 😃
Awesome! It’s a great camera.
The sensor on the viewfinder also controls the "touchless shutter" app, if you have it installed. That is very convenient, especially if you are taking long exposures.
Good video! All useful tips. The LCD switching back and forth is frustrating. I like to get really low angles by bending over and hanging the camera from my neck on the strap, but the LCD will switch off sometimes.
Also, another a6000 hack, for those who hate that the REC button is so tiny and flush with the body:
Stick-on rhinestones! I got a pack of red self-adhesive rhinestones at Michael's and the medium size in the pack fits the button perfectly! Now you can feel it!
Oh wow!!! That’s a really good tip! Thanks!!
Got my a6000 today! So excited! I've been binge-watching some of your vids. 😊
That’s so cool! Wish I was getting a new camera today! Haha. Thanks so much and I hope the videos help! Have fun! 📸
I'm so glad i found your channel! I just purchased an a6000 and you have helped me so much in understanding cameras more!
That’s so awesome to hear! Welcome!
For only having 8-9k subs you make some very quality content and I hope you keep getting more my dude
Thanks so so much. The channel has grown so much in the last 7 months. Just going to keep doing what I’m doing! 👍🏻😃
A fun little feature with the EVF, theres an in camera app, called "touchless shutter" it uses the proximity sensor. You have to make sure that "auto" is enabled, as it will require the EVF to use. Its great for night shots, and long exposure.
Cheers mate I'll have to try that out!
Airplane mode and overheating tips and tricks were my favorite but they're all good! Great job as usual!
Yay for a new video! Thanks for the tips! Can’t wait to try that zoom one! 🙌🏼
Thanks Jenn! It’s a great feature and I’ve used it a bunch. C1 button isn’t my favorite for it but that’s what I have it set to now.
Amazing video as always, looking forward to the next one.
Glad you're better
Aw thanks! Hoping for multiple videos next week, not just one! Thanks for coming back!
I just discovered your channel! I bought the A6000 last summer. I've enjoyed using the camera so far. And now I'm learning more about my camera!
yes! so happy my channel helps!
I am glad you brought up the heating tips! I was hesitant to get the Sony a6000 because of some reports on the heating issue, but I am primarily going to be using it for photography. I am going to go do a test shoot once my camera arrives in the mail! Keep up the good work!
Nice Adam! Yeah I never really have issues with over heating. If you record video for like 20 minutes you may have an issue.
Amazing video,just bought it few days ago! Very helpful!! Cheers from Hong Kong!!
Thanks Katherine!
Hey kyle! Nice guides! I just bought sony a6000 today. I am now relieved that i didn’t not waste my money on it. Hoping for more a6000 guides.
Congrats on the purchase! Hope the tips n tricks help! 😊
Awesome contents Kyle, I just got the A6000 and these videos are very helpful. Keep them coming :)
Filming a video today! Hope to have it out this weekend. Thanks for watching!
Just tried the viewfinder hack, it works, thank you
Greetings from Jakarta
Just bought sony a6000, will get it nxt week and i've been watching ur videos about the cam and learned a lot (though sometimes im still confused) thanks and more powers!
Thanks Mina!
Thank you for sharing it to all of us... I love watching all your videos with a6000 it helps me a lot to know more about my camera
Thanks Angel! I love sharing what I know and also hearing what others know about the camera and photography!
Oh my God I really need this vid... (& the succeedings...) I owned a6000 for a year now and I am satisfied but I discovered that I can do more. Thanks a lot.. good job!
Thanks! Hope your enjoying your camera even more!
I ended up buying a sony a6000 mainly because your videos. I was already leaning in that direction but you put me over the edge, thank you for the informative videos(i watched them all lol)
Dang! Huge thank you!
Another nice job, Hikyle....great tips- even for those of us who haven't yet purchased the a6000, but will soon... Thanks!
Hope you enjoy it! Thanks for the comments Stefan!
Thanks for making this video. I just know these tips through your video. I have been using a6000 for couple months and it's super awesome entry camera level. Keep it up!
Thanks for watching! Much appreciated 🙌🏻
I just got this camera and your videos are definitely helping me understand this camera more.
Glad to help Kevin! 😁
Just got one in the mail super stoked!
Congrats! Have fun!!
Thank's for your informative and good videos! Inspired by you, today I have bought a new Sony Alpha 6000 and are looking forward to try it on a trip to Wienna tomorrow!
awesome! have a great time!
Awesome, loving your videos! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
Thanks for your support 👍🏻😊
My man still hearting comments a year later
Yep! I try my best!
Didn’t take a year to heart this comment lol...just playing but this video was soooo amazing!
Pffff I got you! And thanks!
2 years here! Just bought the a6000! Thanks for the information!
Congrats! And thank you 👍🏻
Nice tips dude. Thank you... i will follow you.
Thank you so much! Just purchased yesterday, could not figure out why the screen would turn off.
Thank you for a very well done video.
Thanks for checking it out Egon! Glad it helped. 👍🏻
thank you for the video's about the sony a6000
i bought one this week, and i am exited to use this !!!
Hype!
Awesome tips mate, very helpful. Thanks
No problem!
THANK you for going into the LCD shutting off/going black!! I just got my camera and this happened at a concert the other night over n over again!! I was frustrated!! lol Awesome..
yes!!! if you're at a show and not using the viewfinder, maybe turn it off completely. glad this helped!
My Sony A6000 is on it's way to home and i found the perfect channel for me !!! *SUBSCRIBED* ❤️
Awesome thank you!
Thanks. This is helpful especially the LCD screen tip. Going out to get electrical tape now :)
Thanks for watching! 😊
🙌🏼❤️ I just got mines....thanks for the tips
you're very welcome! thanks for checking this out!
Found very useful tips for my SONY RX100 M3 also. Thank you very much.
Awesome!
Hi goodday! I just want to ask. What do i need to know if im going to buy a secondhand sony as6000?
Good video. I like the tips and learn about clear zoom which I didn't know about.
Awesome!! Thanks so much for checking it out!
Really good video! I‘ll use those tips when I have my own a6000 they seem very helpful :D
Thanks for watching Michel!
Hey! I've just recently added an a6000y to my kit. Honestly, switching from a Canon 80D to a6000 was kinda difficult with all the menus but your videos helped me a lot! Keep up the good work dude you're awesome
Awesome to hear!
How is it? I just sold my almost new 800D and plan on buying new a6000
@@avramovixc It's great! If you're planning on getting an a6000, get the 16-50mm kit lens too
Teja vyku yeah, ill be getting a6000 with 16-50 and old manual lenses to play with
Nice tips. Helpful for the beginners like me.
Perfect! Glad it helped
Nice video. Thanks
Congrats HEtsitty
Top tips thanks 👍🏻
Thank you! I just got the A6000 (i previously had the NEX5T)... been looking through your videos to help with the camera settings that are crazy. I stumbled on your instagram and your pictures are amazing. Do you use a specific app or software for editing? You colors are so bright & vibrant.
Lightroom mobile and I shoot RAW. Thanks so much!!
Thank you very much! Learned a new thing. Subscribed.
Thanks Ron!! 👍🏻
Great video, just switched over from a D5300 to an A6000 and couldn't ever think of going back !
Nice Sean! Glad you’re enjoying it! ✌🏻
Have had the a6000 for about a year now coming up, and im NOW just really getting into learning its specifics and ways to improve what i already know :) love these vids man thanks alot! would love to know what you best tips and advice and settings for someone who ALWAYS vlogs with this camera? maybe you have that video up already? link? anyways THANKS!!!!
Your helping me on my Journey I appreciate you
And i appreciate you!
Love your channel! I use the A6000 to film my sports vlog. Definitely one of my favorites to use. These tips are super helpful!
Hope the other tip videos help too! thanks for checking this stuff out Katherine!
hikyletaggart yep! Please keep ‘me coming!
@@KatherinesQuarters__ I've done 4 or 5 of this very video! so be sure to check those out!
Thanks for the tape tip! I wish it had a switch button like fuji but this tip will come in handy!
Just got to play with my a6000 again as i had to sell my beloved a7r3 to repair my car :(
Still, i realize how much they had stacked in this little baby if i compare it to my d7100. Its crazy that i can still enjoy this camera as much as i do. It was way ahead of its time!
thanks Jay! and agreed. It's lifespan has been impressive.
Hey Kyle! Been wondering where you disappeared to :) Glad to know you are better. Meanwhile, clear image zoom also works in video mode (at least I've been using it on my a6000 prime lenses and it works)
Really?! I’ll have to try it. Could have swore it didn’t work in video. Thanks! Yeah man my neck put me out of commission for a bit! I am back!!! Full speed ahead!
Hi form Turkey, I learned a lot of things from you. Thanks for all of these videos and i hope you will keep doing them with a6000 :D cuz this is what i have :D Take care be safe =)
will do! thanks so much for your support Toprak!
@@kyletaggart it has been 2 years or something and you respond. I will keep supporting you and your videos cuz you respond which means you care. Thanks a lot.
I try and respond to comments each day. Thanks! 😊
Hi, from the UK. This is such a useful channel for me. How I wished I knew about Clear Image Zoom in the last 3 years! Keep the tips/reviews coming...
Haha no problem! Thanks for checking this channel out Richard!
Especially helpful for my prime lens, plus my 18-200mm, when I need that bit extra (airshows, etc.). That 'airplane mode' is something I've overlooked too, so thanks again
No problem Richard!
hikyletaggart I had rented the 18-105 f4 Sony E lens to record an Ice Show. It was able to double the zoom in video mode.
Again thanks for the zoom tip and battery preservation............! these settings appear to work on Nex5 and 3! Again thanks!
Oh nice! Glad it helped!!
Thanks for these cool tips 😊
Thanks for watching!
Subbed. Great info in all your videos, loves the dogs too!
Thanks blue! I need to feature them more!
Just discovered your channel. I love it already! :) Also, one of the things I like the most with my a6000 is the focus magnifier. I use a 50mm vintage lens which requires everything manual. The focus magnifier is super helpful in making sure my shots aren't blurry ;)
Hey Mary! That’s awesome! I’m not great with manual lenses so that does help. Focus peaking as well. Thanks for the support!
Not very good at it too. lol but practicing quite a lot so I can get a hang of it.
Great tips, thanks for the information!
The sensor in the EVF is called a proximity sensor. The same sensor that makes your phone screen go black when you take a call. Just fyi :)
Hi, just found your channel and subbed! Great information on the a6000-the first tip totally helps! I always wondered why it did that. You mentioned overheating; have you ever had your monitor go dark when shooting vertically? I suspect it's because the camera gets hot, so will try your tip about creating space between the monitor and the camera body. Because the camera never came with a manual, I never took the time to figure out what most items on the menu were about so thank you for the info!
Glad I was able to help!!
Thank you for a precise , pragmatic video..
any time! thanks for checking it out!
Dam, 3 minutes and you already saved my life! That viewfinder is so annoying! I knew the option to use just one of them, but I just want to have both without that annoying change..
Thanks a lot :)
Super useful! Even after 5 years owning the camera.
Thanks so much!
Useful stuff. Thanks!
Thanks for checking out the channel 🙌🏻
Thanks the for video, I bought this camera for streaming but I wanted it as a companion to my a7 II so appreciate the info.
great channel man! keep it up. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks bro! Good stuff coming 😎
@@kyletaggart it would mean everything to me if you share a tutorial about the best picture profile on a6000 man. Thanks in advance. God bless!
The trick with view finder is great I love it!
Awesome! Glad it helps!
Great video. Seems genuine when he speaks. I trust him.
Thanks so much!!
Thanks for the zoom tip!
No problem Jody!
The video was actually more of cons of a6000 for me, which is very helpful for anybody who wants to buy it
You even provided workaround which is great.
I will be buying a6000 this December so this video is great. :)
Awesome dude! Glad it helped. 😊
Hi there, good tips thank you for making this video, I’m new to photography and I’m looking Into getting this camera or the Nikon D5600 which one would u suggest ?
Whoever brand/camera YOU like better. Sometimes it’s less about the camera and more about your preference. I always suggest holding them in person first, or possible, that way you can tell right away if the feel is right. Hope that helps!
Hi i've got another tip, I use the a6000 together with a shoulderrig. On the shoulderrig i've mounted a powerbank witch powers my camera with a dummy battery. This soludes the batterylife problem and the overheating problem at once. The powerbank and the dummy did cost me like $30, so I think that's a verry cheap solution.
thank you for your tips, :)
no thank YOU!
Great video .... can you make a video on different types of filters for lenses???
😎u got something bro....i like ur content....soo much 😁... I also bought a a6000 few weeks ago....and seriously this camera is.... awesome...and ur Vedios helps me a lot 🤘.....
Awesome! Comments like this make the hours of editing worth it. Thanks! ✌🏻📸
Good tips, Im going to try them out
Thanks Oscar! Let me know how they work out for you.
I’m still planning to buy a Sony a6000 on 2020. 2020!!!! Your tips are so helpful, thank you!
if you have it in the budget consider the a6100 as well, as it's just an updated version of the a6000.
hikyletaggart yup, I was considering the a6100. But man, it’s out of my budget. 😅
$150 diff, so I get it. A6000 is still a great buy.
hikyletaggart and I actually dont have any source of income rn. Still active in college yet enthusiastic with filmmaking and photography. Everything aside, thank you btw for making good videos about the a6000. 🙏🏻 It’s totally beast in its price range. You earn my subscription today!
Great tips! I’ve just purchased and received my A6000 today and have been watching a lot or videos with tips for this special camera. When you mentioned XAVCS modes only works with a 64bit card, Does that mean a 128bit card will not work in XAVCS mode?
64 gig is the minimum, so 128 gigs is fine!
perfect...thanks!
Thanks Vlad!
nice dude keep it up✌🏻✌🏻
Thanks! Trying! ✌🏻
I’ve watched these videos before getting the a6000, literally just bought it and rewatching all your videos.
Thanks so much! Means a lot to me.
got mine today and now going through the whole series too
That’s so awesome to hear!
Hey hi, I'm new proud owner of a6000 ;) , post going through video felt great on suggestion and helpful, one small tip i felt it can be added for avoiding heating, we can switch only to view finder display which was basically tip 1 in this video so display won't be getting utilized and adding to that it will increase battery life and i dont know is this option available can we extend display to external monitor only on video mode so that also help in reducing heat and increasing battery backup.
Hi Kyle! Nice video :) watching from Japan.
Thanks! Would love to visit your country one day!
Just Bought the Camera, for a trip to Japan :) So fairly new user here any recommendations on weather or not i need to buy new lenses? and if so what would be my best buy?
The kit lens is great, but if you want a step up in sharpness, or bokeh effect, you can try the Sony 50mm f1.8 or the Sigma 30mm f1.4. Very very sharp, and they both give that great blown out background effect when you shoot at the lowest aperture.
Hello, thank you for these informative videos for the A6000. Do you have a video showing how to take a selfie with the Sony A6000 (or if it is even possible)? Also, I have the 16-50 mm lens that came with the camera. Can you tell me which would be the next lens up for this camera? Thanks!
I actually have an idea for a video for that exact question! However that video is a while out so here are some tips. Set it to 16mm, use the WIDE focus type, and try aperture priority mode with the aperture set to 3.5. Also depending on the look you’re going for you can use the Soft Skin effect or the Portrait creative style.
Another great video man. sorry to hear about your neck.
Thanks for the support bang bang! Feeling way better now! 🙌🏻🔥
*very very thanks so much bro. I'm using sony a6000 now. And i learn from u so much. That's great vid*
Thanks man!
@@kyletaggart *i'm come from vietnam. And like your vid so much. Thank you again. Have a nice day*
Awesome! ✌🏻
I haven’t watched your channel since before the Pandemic I’m so glad I came across it I do hope you’re ok hiyletaggart . Keep safe my friend
Thanks mark! I hope you’re doing well.
I tried and set up the C1 button as clear image zoom, but as I shoot in RAW+JPEG this setting wasn't available. But I found a much more useful function, at least for me: focus magnifier! It's *great* when using manual lenses such as the Helios 44M, which is attached to my a6000 most of the time. Focus peaking + focus magnifier + vintage lens = great pics!
Thanks a lot for your Camera Hacks series.
Nice tips for a6000, hi from the south of Siberia. ;)
Awesome video i just bout my sony a6000 ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thanks Natalia!
i have much noise in my camera with kit lens. how to fix them? should i buy a fix lens?
Hey thanks for all the great tips... I have a Sony a6000 and just wanted to add a few things...
1. The XAVCS codec does work on larger SD cards I have a 128GB (Sandisk Ultra) and it records just fine. If you are having this issue make sure you have updated firmware (mine is version 3.2).
2. Another good option for overheating is to use a battery grip. This is similar to the dummy battery hack but it will allow you increased record time away from an AC source. Other youtubers have tested this theory on the a6000 and had no issues with overheating.
3. I can confirm that simply turning off the "Auto" function for the viewfinder saves allot of battery (including when the a6000 is powered off). I always pick one or the other and if I do choose the Auto option I make sure to turn it back off when I'm done. (Also as per the Sony manual the viewfinder uses more battery than the screen so if you're looking to make battery life count use the monitor instead.)
Hope this info helps.
Nice! Thanks for the tips Mike. Much appreciated!
The XAVCS codec issue is related to how the memory card is formatted. Cards 64 GB and larger are formatted EXFAT and can use the XAVCS codec. Kyle was correct that it's not related to card speed, but rather the size of the card which determines the format method.
THank you for some nice tips, I just wanted to note that although not tested, the size of the SD card should not matter, the speed of the card however, does.
Nice. Thanks