Sony RX100 VI Top 10 Settings to Change

When I get a camera, the first thing I do is change some of the default settings. I want to get the best the camera has to offer when I capture photos and video. Here are my Top 10 settings I changed first on the Sony RX100 MK VI.

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[BarwickGreen]

I've just bought a used one, it arrived the day before I go off camping at a festival. This video was extremely useful thank you.

[bikentrike]

I just got a RX100 VI myself and your video was extremely helpful in wading through all this camera has to offer. I'll be looking forward to more instructional videos.
I was a little surprised that you don't use the view finder much. I use it most of the time and is one of the main reasons I bought this camera instead of one of the others out there.
As I spend more time with this camera I'll definitely be back with requests for more instructional videos. Thanks for your efforts.

[pianoaz]

The first 10 minutes has nothing to do with settings

[michelebullock]

I just got a great deal on the VI and had the III but wanted more focal length and something light for backpacking. I found your video very helpful even knowing the prior version quite well. Thank you!

[tomhdj]

Thanks for this video. Sometimes a bit fast in showing the selected menu points. Hold camera steady for 2 sec so that one can see clearly which selection to make. Thanks

[yoshi]

Get to the point! We don't need to hear that you have the battery out because you're excited... 3:05

[ducktoy]

Thanks a lot man, nice tips for beginners! I find it really helpful.

[bobspringfield]

Excellent. Long-time Sony shooter, but I can alway use reminders and suggestions for set up on a new camera. I need to work on the Function menu, too.

[chrisadamson]

A full explanation how to use the memory recall - from the wheel and the menu - and how the two relate. Top 10 settings was very helpful !

[brianquick]

Very informative, thank you! My biggest gripe with this camera is the audio. The videos I take come out great, the audio to them makes them unusable. Tried all the microphone settings and still garbage audio. This camera is strictly just for pictures for me.

[--AnonymousUser--]

Any idea how to change the down button of the wheel from "Switch Av/Tv" to exposure compensation?

[Bozza]

Hi, very helpful video. Where can I access the manual course you refer to in order to understand how to approach this. It looks like you may have made a video on this? Thanks.

[kimedwards]

First time using a Sony, good information but sometimes a little fast and I can’t exactly tell what you are doing with the camera. I am stuck on setting the center button to focus standard. I got as far as changing the setting to focus standard but my center button doesn’t seem to move the focus area around like shown in your video so not sure if I have done something wrong…..need help please.

[jorgensen]

Nice review, but definitely not the way I've set up all my RX cameras. For starters, most newbies won't want to shot jpg + raw. But it's nice to give people a choice.

[WilliamParmley]

Good stuff here! A couple of thoughts: Thanks for the Newport 30 recommendation. Mine is arriving in the mail today. Over four years ago I bought a Lowepro case for my RX100M2. There are lots of similar looking ones available today and after looking at dimensions I guessed that the Newport 30 was the closest one to what I already have. Good to know that I picked well. Regarding custom buttons, I have the Trash Can set to ISO as my personal preference because I have always used the Flash button on the control wheel for AEL Toggle. I do wish people would stop calling this a "point & shoot" camera! There is no simple pointing and shooting with the RX100 series cameras! I think the photographer's workload with this camera can be as high as for any DSLR or interchangeable-lens mirrorless.

[MidwinterEclipse]

Thanks for the video chaddy cathy.jk it was very helpful and detailed. People here complain about you talking to much but it helps the newbies

[charlesfeinberg]

I need to make an approx. 20 minute video using my rx100 V1 But I don’t want it to freeze up because of overheating. Any suggestions as to exactly what settings, accessories( media card etc. ) I might need? From what you say using 4K might be optically visually better but for only a few minutes.

[MikeKleinsteuber]

I've recently done some tests with mine and it's much better to leave the lens on the wide setting and crop the image rather than use the zoom. The final image will be much better. In fact Sony would have done themselves a favour by putting an f1.2 prime on instead. But I suspect peeps wouldn't go for it.

[jonhuynh]

If you’re manually focusing on aperture priority mode or manual mode, how do you change the aperture when rotating the ring changes the focus?

[Patchen]

Do yoy know how to use Hybrid log gamma profile while recording 4K video?