Sony A6400 Camera Guide: !!hot!!
The Ultimate Sony a6400 Camera Guide: Master Your Mirrorless Powerhouse
The Sony a6400 sits in a unique sweet spot in the camera world. Released in 2019, it remains one of the most popular mirrorless cameras on the market in 2024 and beyond. Why? Because it nails the trifecta of modern photography: blazing-fast autofocus, uncropped 4K video, and a compact body.
Part 6: Photography Modes Explained (Cheat Sheet)
| Mode | When to use it | a6400 specific tip |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| A (Aperture Priority) | Portraits, product shots. You control blur. | Set ISO to "Auto" with a max limit of 6400. |
| S (Shutter Priority) | Sports, cars, waterfalls. | Turn on "Auto ISO" and set "Min. Shutter Speed" to "Fast" in menu. |
| M (Manual) | Studio, astrophotography, flash. | Use the Histogram in the display to expose perfectly. |
| Auto | Never. | Seriously. Don't. You lose all control. | sony a6400 camera guide
Tips for Using Burst Mode
5 Settings you must change immediately:
- Release w/o Lens (Menu → Camera 1): Set to
Enable. This lets you use manual vintage lenses. - FINDER/MONITOR (Menu → Setup): Set to
Monitor (Manual). Prevents the EVF from turning off your LCD when your face gets near the screen. - Auto Review (Menu → Camera 1): Set to 2 seconds or
Off. Nothing kills a burst shot like the camera displaying an image while the action is still happening. - Grid Line (Menu → Camera 2): Turn on
Rule of 3rds. Learn composition. - Audio Recording Level (Menu → Camera 1): Turn down to
Level 1or2if using the internal mic. The internal pre-amps are noisy.