Optimize your Sony a6000 with these 5 settings

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I been using the a6000 more these days and finally went through all the settings to set it up to my liking. In this video, I share the 5 settings I ALWAYS change when I get a new camera.

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[azvisuals]

Does anyone else also use these settings? Let me know!

[EarthLikePlanetMEDIA]

I love that beep when it acquires focus!

[ChrisBrogan]

So I just got my first A6000 and this gave me two things I wanted to change. The "auto review" I wanted to remove, and I also didn't want that autofocus light helper thing. So that was great!

[tonypmedia]

Awesome video, just a few tips and some tricks too

1. Focus beep is not "useless" sometimes your camera especially low light settings will lock OUT of focus when you think it's in focus. The beep is assurance it's ready to shoot. Hunting is a problem and sometimes your subject ends up in front or behind the focal plain.

2. RAW is best especially for those who plan to go pro and want to retain detail. the flat files are excellent if you are shooting and plan on not editing in today's day in age. Not saying "raw or nothing" I'm saying you have more control, Use RAW+JPG or straight RAW if you are all about detail.

3. Go to the gear menu, option 1, turn off focus assist. THAT is useless.
4. Go to option 2 in the gear menu, turn on focus peeking or"Peeking level". Set it on high. Now when you focus, you'll see dots on your subjects so you can assure how much is in focus especially for us manual shooters. Those long time shooters from back in my day would know how without it(left - right - middle(snap)) but we are in a new age with a newer camera. peek it until you see most dots, that's dead on focus. Use focus lock ;-) ;-)

5. Gear menu, option 3, shut off "AF w/ shutter", Turn off Pre-AF
6. Gear - 4 - Turn ON AEL w/ Shutter.
7. Gear - 6 - "Custom Key Settings ... Turn ON AEL Button ---> AF ON (Now you have a back button focus and your Half press shutter is your AEL. You'll have much much better control over your shooting technique so the half press constant refocus no longer exists especially if your camera jumps exposures using spot. Your half press locks the exposure while your back button is your focus. Use the custom buttons to set eye focus.. NOW you will be shooting some ish left and right persistently especially faster moving subjects.

[doplinger]

Those are all the settings I change first thing whenever I get a new camera. It's funny, the a6000 is STILL one of the top selling cameras today, even 6 years after it's release! And the price isn't much different than when I bought it way back then, still a great deal!

[josejosueramirezrosero]

yo, btw, I'm really picky about who I subscribe to on youtube (i think I'm subscribed to three people), but I love your style and vids from the very first one. Keep it up homie, you're the real deal.

[jburroughs]

Definitely do the more in-depth video. This was all very good information.

[angelishzandra]

Hello, Romanian fellow here.
I'm so happy I came across your channel while trying to find more about Sony A6000. You have such a soothing voice and helpful tips.
Keep up the good work ^^

[smdlimaqbq]

Thank you!
Very helpful for beginners like me whit a Sony A6000.

[grantpegram]

I've missed so many shots because of the auto review function, I had no idea I could turn it off. Tanks!

[sumitvlogs]

Pls give a tutorial on your accessories you used with sony a6000... :-)

[scotthoag]

Thank you Alex, same setting here but enjoy your video.

[skyjacker]

Hi! Italian follower here :)
Super happy to came across yuor channel, I have an a6000 too but not lenses for now except for the kit one. I would really like to see a more detailed video about settings you use for photography, which mode you normally use for street shooting and what you suggest for videography. Happy life and stay safe ;)

[lakwatserongphotographer]

hey bro let me ask you a question. .what is the best mode for taking a strangers photo on a street is it aperture or the manual? hope you will response to my question, thank you.

[vidhyadhars]

Can you show all your settings on the sony a6000 plzzzz?!!...

[tica]

Hi, very informative….Could this settings work to take food photos? Or do you have a video on that specific use? Thanks!

[CaviDS]

personally I have always been used to the review setting and like it for a 2 second, if I want it gone just tap the shutter and go. I like to be able to take a quick look at my shot to see if there is anything I want to change

[flymanhawaii]

Thanks! man I hate that orange focus light for years, especially during the time taking my kids' photo during their sleeping. Finally I learned how to get rid of it.

[noraM]

Thank you. This video helps a beginner

[jordanking]

To be fair Alex, to my knowledge you don't have to be in Manual mode to change these settings. It works in the Priority and Auto modes too I believe.