Sony a6400 - ULTIMATE SETUP GUIDE for PHOTO, VIDEO, & VLOGGING - TIMECODES + FAQs
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General Menu Walkthrough
00:00 Intro
01:01 Tab 1 Settings
15:41 Tab 2 Settings
25:05 Tab 3 Settings
25:21 Tab 4 Settings
25:49 Tab 5 Settings
30:59 Photo Custom Key
33:31 Video Custom Key
34:58 Playback Custom Key
35:26 Photo Fn Layout
37:42 Video Fn Layout
38:45 Hybrid Fn Layout
38:51 - How to Setup Memory Recall
39:57 - Send Photos/Videos to Smartphone
❓ FAQ
1. How to Setup Eye Autofocus - 08:37 & then 31:20
2. How to Enable Real Time AF Tracking - 23:36 & then 28:23
3. Best RUN AND GUN VLOG SETTINGS - 15:48
4. How comes Real Time AF does not work with 120fps - IDK
5. How come I don't have 24 fps & 120 fps? - 28:06
6. Best Picture Profile / Color? - 12:44
7. Does this camera overheat? - 27:23
8. Disable Camera Settings over HDMI - 28:51
9. Best SD Card? - • Sony a6400 | RECOMMEND...
10. Best Accessories? - • Sony a6400 | RECOMMEND...
11: Best Lenses? - • Sony a6400 | RECOMMEND...
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❓ FAQ 1. How to Setup Eye Autofocus - 08:37 & then 31:20 2. How to Enable Real Time AF Tracking - 23:36 & then 28:23 3. Best RUN AND GUN VLOG SETTINGS - 15:48 4. How comes Real Time AF does not work with 120fps - IDK 5. How come I don't have 24 fps & 120 fps? - 28:06 6. Best Picture Profile / Color? - 12:44 7. Does this camera overheat? - 27:23 8. Disable Camera Settings over HDMI - 28:51 9. Best SD Card? - kzhead.info/sun/m8lwfayvh2KPmIk/bejne.html 10. Best Accessories? - kzhead.info/sun/m8lwfayvh2KPmIk/bejne.html 11: Best Lenses? - kzhead.info/sun/m8lwfayvh2KPmIk/bejne.html ⏱️ Timecodes General Menu Walkthrough 01:01 - Tab 1 Settings 15:41 - Tab 2 Settings 25:05 - Tab 3 Settings 25:21 - Tab 4 Settings 25:49 - Tab 5 Settings Custom Buttons 30:59 - Photo Custom Key 33:31 - Video Custom Key 34:58 - Playback Custom Key Quick Function Menu 35:26 - Photo Fn Layout 37:42 - Video Fn Layout 38:45 - Hybrid Fn Layout Misc 38:51 - How to Setup Memory Recall 39:57 - Send Photos/Videos to Smartphone 📕 More Helpful Guides Sony a6400 Review: kzhead.info/sun/qLaGZqyqfKlnd3A/bejne.html Autofocus Settings Guide: kzhead.info/sun/Zrmxiq6oiWmwhHk/bejne.html How to Nail Focus Manually: kzhead.info/sun/hauOead6qZh7ZIU/bejne.html How to Avoid Overexposure via Zebras & Histogram: kzhead.info/sun/da6wlaycmpqYaps/bejne.html My HLG Workflow: kzhead.info/sun/pbR-YZaMqpujZ6c/bejne.html
Jason Vong hey man thanks for this! Very useful!!!!
Jason, have you been able to get the a6400 to work with CamLink? I've tried mine with the following settings: File Format: XAVC S HD Record Setting: 60p 50M HDMI Settings: HDMI Resolution: 1080p Output: 60p HDMI Info. Display: OFF CTRL FOR HDMI: OFF Then I have the Mode Dial on the camera turned to either "AUTO" or the Video icon. Also, I have the camera on and both the usb power and micro-hdmi to hdmi running from the camera to the Camlink4k that is plugged into a usb 3.0 port. I've already verified the CamLink to work when I plug a game console with hdmi into it. My suspicions are either 1.) the settings I have are wrong, or 1.) My micro-hdmi to hdmi cable is bad. I'm waiting on a new micro-hdmi to hdmi cable to show up to test out #2. Perhaps you can help me figure out whether my settings are correct and whether you've had success connecting this to camlink.
Thanks so much for taking the time in the FB group today for the A7iii overheating Jason. I really appreciated it. Can't wait to properly use it for my channel rather than for tedious (paying) clients. 😂 I've watched you for ages and thought I was already subbed due to the amount of recommendeds of your vids in my feed. Anyway, that's been rectified now. Thanks again. 👍🏻
i just pre order my, because for malaysia need to be wait till april to release.
Thanks so much for all of this! I'm definitely going to check out your accessories recommendations since in addition to upgrading from a6000 body I'm looking to take some other things up a notch as well. 👍
Jason, I'm a 72 year old guy from central Texas USA, and I want to thank you for the best A6400 "new user" guide I've found anywhere on the internet. All of your videos are direct, well-organized, visually and verbally clear, and mindful that some of us are not lifelong photographers or instantly handy with gadgets. Thank you, young feller!
I love this comment.
@@koto3754me too
Who needs manufacturer’s manual when we have Jason Vong. 😂
I read this comment at the very start of the video (never seen Jason's videos before) and thought "pff, this is overrated". 10 seconds later I'm jumping off the couch to get the camera, rewinding and rewatching, going through my settings... Wow! You were so freaking right my man :) amazing explanation
You can’t go wrong with Jason Vong 😂😂
I have never been more excited to watch a 41 minute video on KZhead, knowing it will take me a good 6 months to really go through and learn as a complete newbie to photography and videography. I bought this camera after your review, and also many of the must-have accessories, and I also waited more than a month to even open my camera just so I can sit through this particular video. As a newbie, I feel empowered and I am truly excited to learn. You have eliminated so much anxiety for me because of your guidance! If I am just patient enough to learn, take it day by day, look up some definitions, explore those definitions, and play around with my camera I believe I can truly be so far ahead by this time next year in a way I never imagined--- actually a way, I am now imagining because I believe it. Thank you so much Jason!
It’s been a year, how do you like this camera and photography in general?
great guide ... all i need now is the camera...!!!
when you do, this guide will be here waiting for you
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TRUE!
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I can understand that feeling...😂
I just got this camera because I felt like I was ready to learn more/up my game but lmao i'm so overwhelmed with the amount of settings and features in this thing. 😂 This video is really helpful and I appreciate that you took the time to clearly explain what each setting/feature means, so thanks! :D
I got my sony a6400 delivered today, and I'm already thinking about returning it to the shop. The menu is more than overwhelming
Same here
Return it to me guys
Ditto, thanks a million!
@@rosaliapazos1755 That's because Sony gives you a ton of features that the DSLR competion does not. The AF features - Eye AF itself takes up a lot of room in the menu.
Damn man I can’t imagine how much work this video was. You are helping thousands of people. Thank you so much!
This is immensely helpful Jason. Keep rocking man 🙏.
Thanks for the great content Jason, I am following this video while setting up my new a6400 .. waiting for the A7iii to arrive ;)
Alright my friend, I just got this camera and went through all these settings with you. Thanks for this tutorial!!
Thank you so much for this video Jason! The Sony A6400 is my first mirrorless camera and wow this was a HUGE help to not only learn the different controls but also what these settings mean! Great video!
Thank you for taking the time to create this awesome video. Just received my camera and this was very clear and easy to understand. You’re out here saving lives!
I just got my camera today. THANK YOU. You put in a lot of effort on this. Great job!
Great work, Jason. Just got my a6400 and now learning how to use it properly in different situations. Thanks a lot! Time to shoot some great videos.
New 6400 owner here, thank you so much for doing this - great resource!!
Buying the camera soon. Thanks for the time creating this wonderful tutorial, Jason! 🤟
Wow Jason!! Thanks for taking us up Mt. Everest and back down again! Whew!! I never would have gotten through all of these settings if it weren't for YOU! Thank you for all of your incredible work to put this video together. You rock.
Thank you so much for this!!! I'm new to photography and vlogging, and I've been coming back to this like it's a text book!
Thank you Jason! Just got my a6400 a couple days ago and found this tutorial to be very helpful.
Just go my a6400 - was using the a7. I love my new camera! Thanks for the great advice!
I just got my camera in! Charged up finally and SD card , setting it up now! So excited, thank you for uploading this!
I just picked my 6400 on Thursday, your video was super helpful! Thank You Jason
Thank you so much! This video really helped me because I had no idea how to set my focus and all my pics were coming out blurry. I watched your video at 4am and took a ton of pics for my website right after.
Just purchased the Sony Alpha A6400 - Thank you for the help!
Total camera newbie, and I needed this video! Thank youuuuu!!!!!
I got my a6400 last monday and this guide is very useful, thank you so much!
I thought it's going to be too long video, then I ended up watching this entire video!! Thanks Jason.. you're awesome! So helpful
Excellent video. I know this will be helpful if and when I buy the a6400. A lot of this applies to the RX10 & RX100 series which I already own so always good to get extra help on those. Thanks doing this. I'm so saving this video!
I'm speechless just trying to thank you! I really really appreciate you going through so much detail through ALL your videos! You really are serving an IMPORTANT purpose. Thank you!!! Just got my a6400 yesterday Yeaahh!!!!!
Real talk, after seeing and utilizing the presets you gave me, the videos I can now record look way better!
Best walkthrough yet for a beginner on KZhead! Thanks sm Jason! I watched 5 other videos from 5 different people bcoz they had shorter videos, but they were difficult to understand and I should have just watched this one instead!
Thank you for putting the links in the description. None of the pop ups show up for me so it’s nice to still find your other videos. Thanks for this great video, helped a lot!!
Great guide with a lot of helpful tips! My number 1 sony guide! Thanks Jason
Pick a song and sing along, you can't go wrong with Jason Vong!
I think I'm gonna use this from now on!!!
It’s pretty catchy & it rhymes cant go wrong 🤘
I cannot believe I watched the entire video; it was so helpful, I paused, resumed, and rewinded as needed. Outstanding! Thank you so much.
Incredibly helpful content Jason, I'm looking to move to Sony from olympus and your videos have been very informative.
A huge amount of effort. Great contribution for the beginners. Something that will always keep u in memory of people. Thanks 😊
Dude, fantastic video! You've saved me tons of time and lit me up on features I didn't know. Big ups and thanks!
I want to take a quick moment to complement the excellent work you did here and how much inspiration you have given me! thank you so much!
Thanks for making this video, just switched from Canon to Sony recently!
Just got my A6400. Im not new to the Sony ecosystem, but this video helped me out a lot with some details I wanted to setup. Specially for quick settings and stuff. Thanks Jason, keep up the good work!
Thank you Jason. Get my 6400 comin in today. Can't wait to start filming :)
"You can't go wrong with Jason Vong" I like that! I just bought the Sony A6400 a few days ago so Iooking forward to checking out some of your vids.
Thank you Jason. I know this was a lot of work, and I greatly appreciate it!
Thanks Jason! This is my first camera, and you helped in making it a lot less intimidating to use :)
Any newbie in the world of Sony Cameras needs to watch this very informative and concise tutorial. You just saved me a lot of time wrestling with my camera!
Just got the sony a6400 and setting it up for vlogging and videos... you are seriously such a lifesaver.
Love the timelapses, beautiful job.
I just bought my Sony A6400, and this was an AMAZING guide, thank you SO much for the insights!
This was literally so helpful!!! I’m def over processing I just got my camera 1 hour ago. But I don’t care!! I’m gonna be a pro with this one!! Thank you for taking the time to go through this insane menu and explaining it to kooks like us!! Your delirium in the middle was also amusing. 😁
Jason you are AMAZING!!! Thank you so very much! Easy, clear and to the point. Big fan and a new subscriber that is here to stay!! Now!! Hold the phone, I am going to film my vlogs with the new settings you suggested!
Holy moly, what a great show 'n tell! Thanks Doode!
Jason! I’m new to this channel and I’m deciding to switch to the Sony a6400 from the Canon 70D after nearly a decade. This video, though I know it may have been exhausting to shoot, is EXTREMELY HELPFUL! Thank you for this complete breakdown. I know where to come when I get my new camera.
Brooo you save me a lot of time as a new sony user to understand this ecosystem, thank you so much for this video ! Love from Bali, Indonesia
Dude that was GREAT tutorial. I bought this camera today and this video helped me a lot! Thank you Jason
Thank you for your video. It helped me greatly. I received my a6400 today after researching cameras for a year, it’s my first camera purchase. You gained a new follower in me.
Thank you SOOO MUCH Jason!! That was super helpful
Just got my A6400. This is a very useful guide. Thanks for the effort.
Finally got through the whole thing (camera in hand) THANK YOU so much for this video! Looking forward to my first video shoot with this camera tomorrow.
good luck!
So helpful and comprehensive. Thank you!
Jason, if the 6400 has Display Monitor “For Viewfinder” - at about 21:48 min in vid - like other Alpha cams, here’s a seldom mentioned gem. This display (all settings data, no image) is a menu hiding in plain sight. With this display on the monitor press the Fn key - you can now select a setting, navigate and change the setting, like a menu. The display is not just static info (except for leveler and exp. meters). Seldom mentioned in YT, even by the Sony agents.
great guide on SONY a-Series cameras for beginners. love your guide made my set up in the camera more smoother than before thanks :D
Thank you for this super extremely detailed video walkthrough for this model! Really appreciate it. 🎈
i legit just bought the A6400 Sunday and it just came in the mail today, i'm over processing all of this information but it will be worth it lol
This video is a blessing for anyone switching to Sony from other brands. I sat with my A6400 and followed everything step by step. Thanks Jason 🙏😃
Thank you so much for your guide! I'm new to the system and at first, it feels like my head is spinning hahaha. You just made my life so much easier I'm telling you.
watched this for probably the fifth time now first before i got the camera, to know what im getting into then when i got it, to have a good starting point (a few times after that, just for small things) and now again, since im much more familiar with the camera finally got into some of the deeper settings and feel like i made the best of it (for my current state) honestly, huge thanks this has been incredibly helpful
Just got my 6400. I am an old canon DSLR shooter. Nice to get this AWESOME overview of all these settings. Thanks you so much for the thorough walk through.
Jason. Thanks for the Amazing detailed videos. You just made me buy two Sony cameras today. The a6400 and the a6500. I couldn't make my mind up on which one to buy. I am new to shooting with these types of cameras and looking through all your videos for knowledge. Thanks and keep them Amazing videos coming.
Thanks a lot Jason. Just got my a6400 and this guide really saved me reading the 600 plus pages of the manual. Its all set up now and ready to go.
@Zzzz oop I meant downloaded manual from website. Pdf full manual is available on Sony website.
This video is so awesome.. it’s so handy to me as I just got my @6400 yesterday.. thank you very much for sharing and I will be very busy viewing all your tutorials ... 🙏🙏🙏
Thanks, Jason! Great work. My a6400 is on the way.
Thanks Jason, i am new to photography and got my first camera sorry a6400 with 16-50 lens. Thanks to your help i was able to set it up
Yay! Thanks for this. Rainy weekend and i have time to play around with my a6400
get some dope rain shots!!
Keep coming back to it, so helpful
I just got my a6400 the other day. Thanks Jason, this video is very helpful.
Hey I just bought this camera yesterday and I had no idea how to use it. Thank you this is the best informational video. I am ready to start recording.
You’re the 🐐 bro! Just got a A6400 and I’m excited to shoot after watching all your videos
Thank you for sharing ur video! I just bought a Sony a6400! While my camera is charging, I am watching this. I'm so looking forward to setting up for my new camera!🌱
Duuuuude! Thanks for making this 😎🙌🏼
Jason - this is a great video. Perhaps more than a new owner can take in in a single sitting, but getting appropriate settings is a good start and then I can change these in the future. The customization parts were a little complex as I still don't know the full operation of the camera. But this video saves me a lot of time. So thanks very much.
*THANK YOU!* Great video - just what I was looking for 👍
useful and easy to understand.thanks for your guidelines..just bought new a6400 and this video really help to go deeper to understand all basic function of a6400.fantastic video.
Omg I needed this video, was searching like crazy on how to use, the menu settings😂😂
just bought it and you rock Jason 🔥
Hey Jason! I just bought a6400 yesterday and I just want to thank you for your advice for the settings of my new camera.
Thanks for the video Jason! It was intense but it helped me a lot with my new Sony a6400!
Thank you so much, Jason! This has been really useful.
it was really emotional to see your images from Cuba. Missing my amazing little island!!! thanks for such a great video I think I have seen it maybe 3 times... I am super new with my a6400 and sigma 16mm.
just got a6400 today. thanks.... your info is like a dictionary, save my time reading the manual
Very nice and easy to follow guide...thank you for the video. I just got the camera and this was extremely helpful. Cheers!
Thank you so much for your videos. Just bought the 6400 and this really helps a lot!
Thanks for this guide, I am just waiting for my a6400 to arrive and this info will save me tons of time and frustration! I can't wait to walk through this with the camera in my hand!
Thanks for the useful tutorial on the settings! I'm excited to push more videos about marketing on my own KZhead channel
Wow... I think my head exploded (but in a good way). Great presentation. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Thank you for this thorough tutorial. It was dope!!
Thank you Jason, tremendous value here!
Great guide... Just got my a6400 as an upgrade to my trusty a6000 and this has come in handy... keep up the good work... Now time to go take some photos :)
New to Sony and subscribed thank you for all the info 🙏🏾🙏🏾
Very useful video for setting up my a6400, there was enough new stuff since the a6000 that this video along with the other links had been very helpful.