Best Video Settings for the Sony A6500

The best settings for shooting videos for youtube and vlogs with the Sony A6500. And a few advanced tips.

Errata: Touch focus does work with an external recorder/monitor, but not in 4K. In HD set the HDMI Info display to off to use touch.

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[nemethmik]

So, you say that in 4K mode the excellent touch-to-snap focus doesn't work with an external recorder? If I had a 4K recorder, this limitation would be terribly annoying. No touch-shutter, and now this issue. Hmm. Thank you for the excellent review.

[thrillhouse_vanhouten]

What a refreshingly straightforward tutorial video! The fact that this wasn't shot by a 20 year old camera vlogger wearing a black snap-back hat, in a room full of soundproofing panels, with the sound of Lofi Beats to Study To playing throughout, immediately makes the information more palatable. Thank you for your expertise

[superjet-sewercleaningdrai]

I have to tell you that I have watched a very large number of videos regarding this sony model and found your explanation and delivery the easiest to follow. Thank You.

[phillalonde]

Thanks again Marrten very well done. One of your opening comments should be practiced by all new users "I am starting with the camera in its default setting" This feature rich camera is excellent but I was testing some odd settings buried deep in the menus and it did trip me up a couple of times I now note a few key settings I like and RESET back to the default setting before a major shoot like I did before my Vacation in Mexico. I also changed the C1 button to movie for this trip . I used the manual setting you suggested in an earlier video and after a bit of practice I am very pleased with the results. I was not comfortable with the touch screen focus and turned it off for this trip. Now if i could just remember to pack my new external mic when go out for the day:) Looking forward to you next video.

[superbmediacontentcreator]

A fantastic video, The only improvement would have been some markers between settings to save my going back and forth but just excellent suggestions. The only comment I would make was setting white balance under the colored stage lighting will cause some issues. As a 42-year broadcast veteran consistency is the key so picking 56K or 32K is safer than figuring out some of the variables gels or other stage color media can induce...BTW love that lens....

[murigius]

Your calm, Canadian cadence is a pleasure to listen to. Lots of useful information.

[kayakerjer]

I've had my 6500 for 3 years, but after recently testing it against a DJI Osmo Pocket 2, the Sony was disappointing. Operator error! I had the settings all wrong after watching too many Youtube videos suggesting that I try X, Y or Z. I don't edit in post. Martin's tips were by far the most helpful I have seen. THANKS!!!

[patriciaphillips]

Thanks. i am new to this camera. I am a film maker but the kind that had a camera person to realize my documentaries. Recently i decided i wanted to learn how to do this myself. Big respect for camera experts and much humility in this learning curve. Thanks for the help.

[HarleyPan]

this is a professional, high valued tutorial and recommendation video. Thank you very much!

[Von_McKnelly]

Thank you Maarten for the settings information. I've been a Nikon user for 25 years. My new a6500 has a bit of a learning curve. Thanks again.

[benc]

This video is a shining beacon in a sea of unhelpful others, you totally fixed my issues and can't thank you enough!! releived when I found this.

[saopaulosoul]

well done, some helpful tips here. I did notice however the touch to focus doesn't change from autofocus of manual IF used whilst in flexible/spot focusing. I myself don't find I use that feature much, but if anyone new is reading this, it might help, and if I may add, I use the custom dial 1/2 for switching between 4k/and 120fps in 1080, helps with quickly switching between the two shooting styles. anywho thanks for a very well made informative video!! 👍

[irinasmith]

Wow, the is the most valuable tutorial for Sony a6500!!! Thank you very much!

[MrBlackReviews]

thanks so much for this... I am about to do a shoot in the Whitsundays on a sailboat next week!!! can't wait to play on the a6500

[cretivity]

Great video! I recently shot a wedding video with my a6500. Since I am using the camera for mainly video, I programmed the AEL button on the back to be the REC start/stop button rather that use the one on the side of the camera.

[bglassatl]

Best tutorial review yet, and I'm only 4 minutes in

[Kyle-wbwx]

Thank you so much! This was very informative and helpful!

[BagsEsquire]

Awesome tutorial, thank you for sharing your knowledge. I’m completely new to shooting. I have a a6500 mainly purchased because we have a baby on the way so looking forward to taking tons of pics and video. Will definitely be setting up my video settings how you described. Thanks again!

[bigandsmalltree]

thank you very much for a very clearly details, love your VDO setting .

[schoeferfilm]

Thanks 👍🏻 great review - i bought the A 6500 as my second cam (first Sony PXW Z 90) and i am very happy with it 👍🏻🎬🎥 best regards from a small german filmmaker😉