OverviewStable, fast, versatile, and compact, the Alpha a6400 from Sony is an APS-C-format mirrorless camera that adopts many of the features normally reserved for their full-frame lineup. This includes an autofocus acquisition of 0.02 seconds, Real-time Eye AF and Real-time Tracking capabilities, high-speed shooting up to 11 fps and silent shooting up to 8 fps, both with AF/AE tracking, an upgraded BIONZ X image processing engine, an LCD touchscreen that tilts 180° up and 74° down, UHD 4K movie recording with full pixel readout and no pixel binning, internal recording for time-lapse videos, and more.The a6400 is well-suited for both photo and video creators, ranging from professionals to vloggers. Revolving around a 24.2MP Exmor CMOS sensor and BIONZ X image processor, clean image quality is provided with a wide expandable sensitivity range of ISO 100 to 102400, along with accelerated readout speeds for internal 4K24 and Full HD 1080p120 video recording with full pixel readout. The processor further benefits videographers with the inclusion of an S&Q (Slow & Quick) Motion setting that permits capturing Full HD video at a variety of frame rates ranging from 1-120 fps, plus HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma), which supports HDR workflows, and both S-Log2 and S-Log3 for color grading flexibility. Stills shooters also benefit from the processing speed, which enables continuous shooting at 11 fps for up to 116 JPEGs, 46 raw images, or 44 raw and JPEG frames in a burst, as well as 14-bit raw file output. The sensor and processor combination also avail 4D FOCUS, with a wide-coverage 425-point phase-detection system that covers around 84% of the image area, and a 425-point contrast-detection system, both of which provide quick and precise focusing performance. This focusing system also enables Real-time Eye AF, which delivers improved accuracy, speed, and tracking performance of Eye AF, so the eyes of your subject are automatically detected. Furthermore, Real-time Tracking uses AI-based object recognition and processes color, subject distance (depth), and pattern (brightness) as spatial information to ensure that all subjects can be captured with accuracy. Increasingly versatile and fully featured in both photo and video realms, the a6400 is a fast and precise imaging tool for multimedia capture. Key Features 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS Sensor BIONZ X Image Processor Real-Time Eye AF & Real-Time Tracking XGA Tru-Finder 2.36m-Dot OLED EVF 3.0" 921.6k-Dot 180° Tilting Touchscreen Internal UHD 4K Video, S-Log3, and HLG S&Q Motion in Full HD from 1-120 fps Built-In Wi-Fi with NFC 425 Phase- & Contrast-Detect AF Points Up to 11 fps Shooting and ISO 102400In the Box Sony Alpha a6400 Mirrorless Digital Camera (Body Only) Sony NP-FW50 Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery (1020mAh) Sony AC Adapter Sony ALC-B1EM Body Cap for E-Mount Cameras Micro-USB Cable Shoulder Strap Eyepiece Cup Accessory Shoe Cap
OverviewStable, fast, versatile, and compact, the Alpha a6400 from Sony is an APS-C-format mirrorless camera that adopts many of the features normally reserved for their full-frame lineup. This includes an autofocus acquisition of 0.02 seconds, Real-time Eye AF and Real-time Tracking capabilities, high-speed shooting up to 11 fps and silent shooting up to 8 fps, both with AF/AE tracking, an upgraded BIONZ X image processing engine, an LCD touchscreen that tilts 180° up and 74° down, UHD 4K movie recording with full pixel readout and no pixel binning, internal recording for time-lapse videos, and more.The a6400 is well-suited for both photo and video creators, ranging from professionals to vloggers. Revolving around a 24.2MP Exmor CMOS sensor and BIONZ X image processor, clean image quality is provided with a wide expandable sensitivity range of ISO 100 to 102400, along with accelerated readout speeds for internal 4K24 and Full HD 1080p120 video recording with full pixel readout. The processor further benefits videographers with the inclusion of an S&Q (Slow & Quick) Motion setting that permits capturing Full HD video at a variety of frame rates ranging from 1-120 fps, plus HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma), which supports HDR workflows, and both S-Log2 and S-Log3 for color grading flexibility. Stills shooters also benefit from the processing speed, which enables continuous shooting at 11 fps for up to 116 JPEGs, 46 raw images, or 44 raw and JPEG frames in a burst, as well as 14-bit raw file output. The sensor and processor combination also avail 4D FOCUS, with a wide-coverage 425-point phase-detection system that covers around 84% of the image area, and a 425-point contrast-detection system, both of which provide quick and precise focusing performance. This focusing system also enables Real-time Eye AF, which delivers improved accuracy, speed, and tracking performance of Eye AF, so the eyes of your subject are automatically detected. Furthermore, Real-time Tracking uses AI-based object recognition and processes color, subject distance (depth), and pattern (brightness) as spatial information to ensure that all subjects can be captured with accuracy. Increasingly versatile and fully featured in both photo and video realms, the a6400 is a fast and precise imaging tool for multimedia capture. Key Features 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS Sensor BIONZ X Image Processor Real-Time Eye AF & Real-Time Tracking XGA Tru-Finder 2.36m-Dot OLED EVF 3.0" 921.6k-Dot 180° Tilting Touchscreen Internal UHD 4K Video, S-Log3, and HLG S&Q Motion in Full HD from 1-120 fps Built-In Wi-Fi with NFC 425 Phase- & Contrast-Detect AF Points Up to 11 fps Shooting and ISO 102400In the Box Sony Alpha a6400 Mirrorless Digital Camera (Body Only) Sony NP-FW50 Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery (1020mAh) Sony AC Adapter Sony ALC-B1EM Body Cap for E-Mount Cameras Micro-USB Cable Shoulder Strap Eyepiece Cup Accessory Shoe Cap
OverviewStable, fast, versatile, and compact, the Alpha a6400 from Sony is an APS-C-format mirrorless camera that adopts many of the features normally reserved for their full-frame lineup. This includes an autofocus acquisition of 0.02 seconds, Real-time Eye AF and Real-time Tracking capabilities, high-speed shooting up to 11 fps and silent shooting up to 8 fps, both with AF/AE tracking, an upgraded BIONZ X image processing engine, an LCD touchscreen that tilts 180° up and 74° down, UHD 4K movie recording with full pixel readout and no pixel binning, internal recording for time-lapse videos, and more.The a6400 is well-suited for both photo and video creators, ranging from professionals to vloggers. Revolving around a 24.2MP Exmor CMOS sensor and BIONZ X image processor, clean image quality is provided with a wide expandable sensitivity range of ISO 100 to 102400, along with accelerated readout speeds for internal 4K24 and Full HD 1080p120 video recording with full pixel readout. The processor further benefits videographers with the inclusion of an S&Q (Slow & Quick) Motion setting that permits capturing Full HD video at a variety of frame rates ranging from 1-120 fps, plus HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma), which supports HDR workflows, and both S-Log2 and S-Log3 for color grading flexibility. Stills shooters also benefit from the processing speed, which enables continuous shooting at 11 fps for up to 116 JPEGs, 46 raw images, or 44 raw and JPEG frames in a burst, as well as 14-bit raw file output. The sensor and processor combination also avail 4D FOCUS, with a wide-coverage 425-point phase-detection system that covers around 84% of the image area, and a 425-point contrast-detection system, both of which provide quick and precise focusing performance. This focusing system also enables Real-time Eye AF, which delivers improved accuracy, speed, and tracking performance of Eye AF, so the eyes of your subject are automatically detected. Furthermore, Real-time Tracking uses AI-based object recognition and processes color, subject distance (depth), and pattern (brightness) as spatial information to ensure that all subjects can be captured with accuracy. Increasingly versatile and fully featured in both photo and video realms, the a6400 is a fast and precise imaging tool for multimedia capture. Key Features 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS Sensor BIONZ X Image Processor Real-Time Eye AF & Real-Time Tracking XGA Tru-Finder 2.36m-Dot OLED EVF 3.0" 921.6k-Dot 180° Tilting Touchscreen Internal UHD 4K Video, S-Log3, and HLG S&Q Motion in Full HD from 1-120 fps Built-In Wi-Fi with NFC 425 Phase- & Contrast-Detect AF Points Up to 11 fps Shooting and ISO 102400In the Box Sony Alpha a6400 Mirrorless Digital Camera (Body Only) Sony NP-FW50 Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery (1020mAh) Sony AC Adapter Sony ALC-B1EM Body Cap for E-Mount Cameras Micro-USB Cable Shoulder Strap Eyepiece Cup Accessory Shoe Cap
OverviewStable, fast, versatile, and compact, the Alpha a6400 from Sony is an APS-C-format mirrorless camera that adopts many of the features normally reserved for their full-frame lineup. This includes an autofocus acquisition of 0.02 seconds, Real-time Eye AF and Real-time Tracking capabilities, high-speed shooting up to 11 fps and silent shooting up to 8 fps, both with AF/AE tracking, an upgraded BIONZ X image processing engine, an LCD touchscreen that tilts 180° up and 74° down, UHD 4K movie recording with full pixel readout and no pixel binning, internal recording for time-lapse videos, and more.The a6400 is well-suited for both photo and video creators, ranging from professionals to vloggers. Revolving around a 24.2MP Exmor CMOS sensor and BIONZ X image processor, clean image quality is provided with a wide expandable sensitivity range of ISO 100 to 102400, along with accelerated readout speeds for internal 4K24 and Full HD 1080p120 video recording with full pixel readout. The processor further benefits videographers with the inclusion of an S&Q (Slow & Quick) Motion setting that permits capturing Full HD video at a variety of frame rates ranging from 1-120 fps, plus HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma), which supports HDR workflows, and both S-Log2 and S-Log3 for color grading flexibility. Stills shooters also benefit from the processing speed, which enables continuous shooting at 11 fps for up to 116 JPEGs, 46 raw images, or 44 raw and JPEG frames in a burst, as well as 14-bit raw file output. The sensor and processor combination also avail 4D FOCUS, with a wide-coverage 425-point phase-detection system that covers around 84% of the image area, and a 425-point contrast-detection system, both of which provide quick and precise focusing performance. This focusing system also enables Real-time Eye AF, which delivers improved accuracy, speed, and tracking performance of Eye AF, so the eyes of your subject are automatically detected. Furthermore, Real-time Tracking uses AI-based object recognition and processes color, subject distance (depth), and pattern (brightness) as spatial information to ensure that all subjects can be captured with accuracy. Increasingly versatile and fully featured in both photo and video realms, the a6400 is a fast and precise imaging tool for multimedia capture. Key Features 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS Sensor BIONZ X Image Processor Real-Time Eye AF & Real-Time Tracking XGA Tru-Finder 2.36m-Dot OLED EVF 3.0" 921.6k-Dot 180° Tilting Touchscreen Internal UHD 4K Video, S-Log3, and HLG S&Q Motion in Full HD from 1-120 fps Built-In Wi-Fi with NFC 425 Phase- & Contrast-Detect AF Points Up to 11 fps Shooting and ISO 102400In the Box Sony Alpha a6400 Mirrorless Digital Camera (Body Only) Sony NP-FW50 Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery (1020mAh) Sony AC Adapter Sony ALC-B1EM Body Cap for E-Mount Cameras Micro-USB Cable Shoulder Strap Eyepiece Cup Accessory Shoe Cap
Last updated at 05/12/2026 07:35:25
Sony A6400 Body (kit box) Silver Camera
Free delivery
SONY ALPHA 6400 24.2MP APSC BODY BLACK
Delivery by 19 May $23.25
originally posted on sony.co.uk
The version I bought comes with a simple 16-50mm lens to get started, and having owned it for a year, it's served as primarily a video camera with photography on the side, and has even been used as a webcam.Compared to what I was using before, this is a marked improvement as the quality of the video is substantially better. Photos are also very good, although you may want to invest in some better lenses, as the one that came with mine - although perfectly sufficient for the camera to work - results in pretty soft images with a few problems around the edges (though if you have photo editing software, that won't be too big a problem).The menu is a bit finnicky, however; it can be a bit awkward to find certain settings, but it's still reasonably navigable. The only ... MoreThe version I bought comes with a simple 16-50mm lens to get started, and having owned it for a year, it's served as primarily a video camera with photography on the side, and has even been used as a webcam.Compared to what I was using before, this is a marked improvement as the quality of the video is substantially better. Photos are also very good, although you may want to invest in some better lenses, as the one that came with mine - although perfectly sufficient for the camera to work - results in pretty soft images with a few problems around the edges (though if you have photo editing software, that won't be too big a problem).The menu is a bit finnicky, however; it can be a bit awkward to find certain settings, but it's still reasonably navigable. The only real downside to this camera is the audio; if you want good audio, you simply need an external microphone, because the camera's mic is very tinny and not very pleasant to listen to. It's also accepts USB Micro-B instead of USB C, so that's something to take into consideration.In all, it's a very good camera for the price I paid at the time, and if you happen to upgrade to a different camera in the future, it'd be wise to keep this as a B-camera.
originally posted on bhphotovideo.com
I've owned this camera now for slightly less than a month at the time of writing this review. After researching cameras for around a year (this one specifically), I went ahead and bought it with the 16-50mm. The A6400 has been a blast, amazing auto-focus, splendid colors, and great build quality (if that matters to you[love the titanium alloy]). The battery life is not terrible, it can last a decent amount of time, so far I've never had to change batteries while shooting with a 100% charge, but I did go ahead and get a cheap 3rd party battery and it's definitely a good investment with this battery life. There are too many great features to cover so I'll just say that I've had no major issues with the camera body (though I am using this for the photo side of things, ... MoreI've owned this camera now for slightly less than a month at the time of writing this review. After researching cameras for around a year (this one specifically), I went ahead and bought it with the 16-50mm. The A6400 has been a blast, amazing auto-focus, splendid colors, and great build quality (if that matters to you[love the titanium alloy]). The battery life is not terrible, it can last a decent amount of time, so far I've never had to change batteries while shooting with a 100% charge, but I did go ahead and get a cheap 3rd party battery and it's definitely a good investment with this battery life. There are too many great features to cover so I'll just say that I've had no major issues with the camera body (though I am using this for the photo side of things, some people who do video a lot may not like the non IBIS but to me it's no big issue with the OSS on the kit lens). And about the kit lens, I think it's a pretty nice starter lens, since this is my first serious camera and lens. It's not bad in anything it does, but it's not the best in anything it does. The lack of depth of field as I was expecting was not the worst, if you zoom into 50mm on the lowest aperture you can go you can get some nice shots, especially for small subjects, for people it isn't a great but after all it is still a kit lens, and it can't do to the fullest. for 100 US dollars extra I think it's a good starter lens for me. The photos are all shot with the 16-50mm lens, no editing except cropping for some have been done. I hope this review helps you in your buying decision! God Bless
originally posted on sony.co.uk
I wanted to upgrade from my Sony A6000 to something a bit newer and better. I looked at all the options, reviews and budgets to see which suited me best and out of the A6xxx range and the SonyA6400 seemed like the best value for money for what you are getting.Even though the sensor is the same as the A6000 overall the performance is much better in the A6400. The image quality its better, the autofocus eye detection is a game changer and battery life has greatly improved. The continuous auto focus if blistering fast and keeps track of the object.Is the menu system in the in the A6400 easy to use and understand, no. Does the camera have it little quirks, yes. Did it take me ages to setup the camera, yes. Having watched many YouTube videos and downloaded some ... MoreI wanted to upgrade from my Sony A6000 to something a bit newer and better. I looked at all the options, reviews and budgets to see which suited me best and out of the A6xxx range and the SonyA6400 seemed like the best value for money for what you are getting.Even though the sensor is the same as the A6000 overall the performance is much better in the A6400. The image quality its better, the autofocus eye detection is a game changer and battery life has greatly improved. The continuous auto focus if blistering fast and keeps track of the object.Is the menu system in the in the A6400 easy to use and understand, no. Does the camera have it little quirks, yes. Did it take me ages to setup the camera, yes. Having watched many YouTube videos and downloaded some eBooks I finally have the setting I think I am happy for this camera. Do I fully understand all the setting and what they do, no but it works for me.The E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS kit lens that came with the camera does not get the best review but as seen in the architectural photos it does a very good job with a little care when taking the photo.Overall I'm really happy with this little camera and will be sticking with it for hopefully many years to come.
Sony A6400 Body (kit box) Silver Camera
Free delivery
SONY ALPHA 6400 24.2MP APSC BODY BLACK
Delivery by 19 May $23.25
The version I bought comes with a simple 16-50mm lens to get started, and having owned it for a year, it's served as primarily a video camera with photography on the side, and has even been used as a webcam.Compared to what I was using before, this is a marked improvement as the quality of the video is substantially better. Photos are also very good, although you may want to invest in some better lenses, as the one that came with mine - although perfectly sufficient for the camera to work - results in pretty soft images with a few problems around the edges (though if you have photo editing software, that won't be too big a problem).The menu is a bit finnicky, however; it can be a bit awkward to find certain settings, but it's still reasonably navigable. The only ... MoreThe version I bought comes with a simple 16-50mm lens to get started, and having owned it for a year, it's served as primarily a video camera with photography on the side, and has even been used as a webcam.Compared to what I was using before, this is a marked improvement as the quality of the video is substantially better. Photos are also very good, although you may want to invest in some better lenses, as the one that came with mine - although perfectly sufficient for the camera to work - results in pretty soft images with a few problems around the edges (though if you have photo editing software, that won't be too big a problem).The menu is a bit finnicky, however; it can be a bit awkward to find certain settings, but it's still reasonably navigable. The only real downside to this camera is the audio; if you want good audio, you simply need an external microphone, because the camera's mic is very tinny and not very pleasant to listen to. It's also accepts USB Micro-B instead of USB C, so that's something to take into consideration.In all, it's a very good camera for the price I paid at the time, and if you happen to upgrade to a different camera in the future, it'd be wise to keep this as a B-camera.
I've owned this camera now for slightly less than a month at the time of writing this review. After researching cameras for around a year (this one specifically), I went ahead and bought it with the 16-50mm. The A6400 has been a blast, amazing auto-focus, splendid colors, and great build quality (if that matters to you[love the titanium alloy]). The battery life is not terrible, it can last a decent amount of time, so far I've never had to change batteries while shooting with a 100% charge, but I did go ahead and get a cheap 3rd party battery and it's definitely a good investment with this battery life. There are too many great features to cover so I'll just say that I've had no major issues with the camera body (though I am using this for the photo side of things, ... MoreI've owned this camera now for slightly less than a month at the time of writing this review. After researching cameras for around a year (this one specifically), I went ahead and bought it with the 16-50mm. The A6400 has been a blast, amazing auto-focus, splendid colors, and great build quality (if that matters to you[love the titanium alloy]). The battery life is not terrible, it can last a decent amount of time, so far I've never had to change batteries while shooting with a 100% charge, but I did go ahead and get a cheap 3rd party battery and it's definitely a good investment with this battery life. There are too many great features to cover so I'll just say that I've had no major issues with the camera body (though I am using this for the photo side of things, some people who do video a lot may not like the non IBIS but to me it's no big issue with the OSS on the kit lens). And about the kit lens, I think it's a pretty nice starter lens, since this is my first serious camera and lens. It's not bad in anything it does, but it's not the best in anything it does. The lack of depth of field as I was expecting was not the worst, if you zoom into 50mm on the lowest aperture you can go you can get some nice shots, especially for small subjects, for people it isn't a great but after all it is still a kit lens, and it can't do to the fullest. for 100 US dollars extra I think it's a good starter lens for me. The photos are all shot with the 16-50mm lens, no editing except cropping for some have been done. I hope this review helps you in your buying decision! God Bless
I wanted to upgrade from my Sony A6000 to something a bit newer and better. I looked at all the options, reviews and budgets to see which suited me best and out of the A6xxx range and the SonyA6400 seemed like the best value for money for what you are getting.Even though the sensor is the same as the A6000 overall the performance is much better in the A6400. The image quality its better, the autofocus eye detection is a game changer and battery life has greatly improved. The continuous auto focus if blistering fast and keeps track of the object.Is the menu system in the in the A6400 easy to use and understand, no. Does the camera have it little quirks, yes. Did it take me ages to setup the camera, yes. Having watched many YouTube videos and downloaded some ... MoreI wanted to upgrade from my Sony A6000 to something a bit newer and better. I looked at all the options, reviews and budgets to see which suited me best and out of the A6xxx range and the SonyA6400 seemed like the best value for money for what you are getting.Even though the sensor is the same as the A6000 overall the performance is much better in the A6400. The image quality its better, the autofocus eye detection is a game changer and battery life has greatly improved. The continuous auto focus if blistering fast and keeps track of the object.Is the menu system in the in the A6400 easy to use and understand, no. Does the camera have it little quirks, yes. Did it take me ages to setup the camera, yes. Having watched many YouTube videos and downloaded some eBooks I finally have the setting I think I am happy for this camera. Do I fully understand all the setting and what they do, no but it works for me.The E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS kit lens that came with the camera does not get the best review but as seen in the architectural photos it does a very good job with a little care when taking the photo.Overall I'm really happy with this little camera and will be sticking with it for hopefully many years to come.
After lots of research, I purchased my first ZV-E10 a couple of months ago. I'm a workplace trainer that delivers multiple virtual training sessions a week, and I wanted something compact that still provided far more professional quality video than the webcams I'd been using previously.I have the camera set up permanently on a tripod in a studio, and I use a dummy battery for a couple of reasons - it keeps the heat away from the camera (some of my training sessions are 3 hours long) and it also protects the life of the real battery.The ZV-E10 has a 'clean' HDMI output which means I can still see menus, etc ... on the camera's screen, but they don't get broadcast beyond the camera. The lack of this feature on some competing models was a dealbreaker for me.This ... MoreAfter lots of research, I purchased my first ZV-E10 a couple of months ago. I'm a workplace trainer that delivers multiple virtual training sessions a week, and I wanted something compact that still provided far more professional quality video than the webcams I'd been using previously.I have the camera set up permanently on a tripod in a studio, and I use a dummy battery for a couple of reasons - it keeps the heat away from the camera (some of my training sessions are 3 hours long) and it also protects the life of the real battery.The ZV-E10 has a 'clean' HDMI output which means I can still see menus, etc ... on the camera's screen, but they don't get broadcast beyond the camera. The lack of this feature on some competing models was a dealbreaker for me.This is my first experience with Sony cameras (I have decades of experience with another brand) so I expected to spend a bit of time getting used to the new menus, however I found everything I needed within a couple of hours of the package arriving. Since then I've explored further and now feel very comfortable navigating the many options and settings available.While it's a smaller camera than I'm used to, it feels sturdy and well-built, and the ability to swap lenses means there's plenty out there to support all foreseeable needs for me. That said, its primary role is to stream training content from my studio at work, and my many learners constantly comment on the quality of the video - as do I.I've been so impressed with the ZV-E10's ability to meet my needs that I've since bought a second one. I'm fortunate to be able to work from home at least a couple of days a week, and this means I can provide the same quality of experience for my training audiences.
My Nikon D500/D300 DSLR's and associated Nikkor lenses, flashes have pushed my camera back pack to over 50 lbs. and now that I'm in my 60's it's becoming a burden to carry.I had searched for a lightweight similar quality DSLR alternative for travel that would include as much of my current lenses capabilities and after many comparisons I chose the Sony A6400 with the Tamron 18-300 zoom.Some will say all I did was make a high end point and shoot set up because of the Tamron 18-300 but after a few weeks of use I have come to find this is way more capable than any point n shoot camera that I have seen and at 2.25 lbs (lens & camera) it's now my primary travel camera and # 2 camera after my D500 for various shoots.I also have to say my experience with B&H was, as ... MoreMy Nikon D500/D300 DSLR's and associated Nikkor lenses, flashes have pushed my camera back pack to over 50 lbs. and now that I'm in my 60's it's becoming a burden to carry.I had searched for a lightweight similar quality DSLR alternative for travel that would include as much of my current lenses capabilities and after many comparisons I chose the Sony A6400 with the Tamron 18-300 zoom.Some will say all I did was make a high end point and shoot set up because of the Tamron 18-300 but after a few weeks of use I have come to find this is way more capable than any point n shoot camera that I have seen and at 2.25 lbs (lens & camera) it's now my primary travel camera and # 2 camera after my D500 for various shoots.I also have to say my experience with B&H was, as always, a great purchasing experience, easy to use website with free expedited shipping made it a no brainer to buy from them.If you are looking for a small lightweight cost effective alternative to Full size DSLR's the Sony A6400 won't disappoint
Its quite hard to go wrong with this camera. It produces AMAZING quality images (especially with a lens with great aperture) that you can make anything cinematic with. It is super small, inconspicuous, and lightweight, yet holds so much power. It even has Picture Profiles, such as S-log2, S-log3 and HLG3, making color grading that much easier (its recommended to use HLG3 because of the 8-bit sensor). The flip-out screen is ultra-convenient when you dont have an external monitor. There are only a couple gripes I have for this price point: - Rolling shutter is very visible when moving quickly - Active Stabilization makes image somewhat blurry (though you can disable it; I use a gimbal anyways) - Burns through batteries in less than an hour (at 4K 24fps) Other than ... MoreIts quite hard to go wrong with this camera. It produces AMAZING quality images (especially with a lens with great aperture) that you can make anything cinematic with. It is super small, inconspicuous, and lightweight, yet holds so much power. It even has Picture Profiles, such as S-log2, S-log3 and HLG3, making color grading that much easier (its recommended to use HLG3 because of the 8-bit sensor). The flip-out screen is ultra-convenient when you dont have an external monitor. There are only a couple gripes I have for this price point: - Rolling shutter is very visible when moving quickly - Active Stabilization makes image somewhat blurry (though you can disable it; I use a gimbal anyways) - Burns through batteries in less than an hour (at 4K 24fps) Other than those factors, brilliant camera! Im very happy with my purchase, Sony :)
I am not a professional. I’ve always loved taking pictures, but decided to invest into my first camera. I was told by many photographer friends that they always end up falling in love with Sony, so I decided to give it a try and I’ve LOVED it. I’m still learning. But it’s so easy and user friendly! Shooting in automatic is pretty simple and straight forward, but I’ve loved learning manual mode. If you’re a beginner, I would recommend this camera-as long as you are good with technology. Don’t get me wrong, as great and fun as this experience has been, it takes trial and error and time to understand features and work around them. So don’t expect to just suddenly be a great photographer.My final review, 9/10, even 10/10! It’s a 10/10 when you purchase lenses for it ... MoreI am not a professional. I’ve always loved taking pictures, but decided to invest into my first camera. I was told by many photographer friends that they always end up falling in love with Sony, so I decided to give it a try and I’ve LOVED it. I’m still learning. But it’s so easy and user friendly! Shooting in automatic is pretty simple and straight forward, but I’ve loved learning manual mode. If you’re a beginner, I would recommend this camera-as long as you are good with technology. Don’t get me wrong, as great and fun as this experience has been, it takes trial and error and time to understand features and work around them. So don’t expect to just suddenly be a great photographer.My final review, 9/10, even 10/10! It’s a 10/10 when you purchase lenses for it (besides the kit it comes with).(The picture attached is a quick shot I took of my dog when first opening the package. Just to show the quality of the photos at first shot)
I bought this camera just about a week ago and am extremely happy with the product. It's well built and has many standard features that make this camera an excellent choice, and I especially like the Fast Auto Focus which was one of my top reasons in buying it. The build quality is what I expect from Sony with easy to reach control functions. The adjustable LED touch screen is excellent but surprised that the touch screen isn't used to complete the choices as you have to press the OK button to confirm, and the Menu button to return. I'm still trying the camera out, but as it stands right now, the picture quality is excellent as is the video, the sound however isn't going to impress anyone, but at least it's ok to check the sound has been recorded.
I got this body as I was looking for a crop MILC with E-mount (as another member of my family already has E-mount lenses I can borrow). That doesn't leave a lot of options, but I thought the a6400 would still be a good option. I was wrong.Let's start with the good. Sony is still one of the best options when it comes to dynamic range. And, being a MILC, you have a nice and short flange to focal distance--only 18mm for E-mount bodies. However, that's where the pros end and the cons begin.The two most frustrating of these are the star eater, which affects astrophotographers like myself, and the lack of lossless raw, which affects anyone who would like the option. The former is well documented, and although things are not as bad as they were when it was first ... MoreI got this body as I was looking for a crop MILC with E-mount (as another member of my family already has E-mount lenses I can borrow). That doesn't leave a lot of options, but I thought the a6400 would still be a good option. I was wrong.Let's start with the good. Sony is still one of the best options when it comes to dynamic range. And, being a MILC, you have a nice and short flange to focal distance--only 18mm for E-mount bodies. However, that's where the pros end and the cons begin.The two most frustrating of these are the star eater, which affects astrophotographers like myself, and the lack of lossless raw, which affects anyone who would like the option. The former is well documented, and although things are not as bad as they were when it was first introduced, it's still an issue to this day. For this reason, I'm still using my old Canon DSLRs for astro, despite the fact that their decade or older sensors are not nearly as good as modern ones. I knew about this before buying as was willing to forgo astrophotography on this body, as frustrating as that is.The other issue, the lack of lossless raw, is much more annoying and likely affects a lot more people. The lossy compression of Sony's raw files cannot be turned off in the a6400, unlike in their FF bodies that I've also shot (the a7R II and a7R IV). For some reason, Sony appears to reserve this 'feature' only for their FF bodies, which is annoying to those of us that prefer to shoot on crops.Other annoyances from much earlier Sony bodies have continued for generations, and are still present in the a6400. For example, the ergonomics are terribly, as the camera is really too small to grip comfortably, and the grip itself is poorly shaped. My Canon 450D and 600D, both larger bodies, are much more comfortable to operate and hold. Another issue with the small body is that it necessitates a small battery, exacerbated by the fact that MILC use up power faster than their DSLR ancestors. Carrying two batteries with me at all time is a requirement, not an option, as it was with the Canon DSLRs.Software wise, Sony's menus are still atrocious, and they have been for some time. Numerous reviews of earlier bodies have made similar remarks, and yet years later this is still a problem? With a company of Sony's size, this should have been fixed in the second generation of bodies, or even before the first was released. Plan to spend several hours customizing the cameras settings before you can use it easily when you actually go out to shoot.Although I plan to mostly use the body for stills, I definitely wanted the option of shooting UHD video with it as well. While the a6400 does feature some nice things when shooting video (e.g. BT.2020 and HLG), it has some major flaws as well. The first of these is the awful rolling shutter. This is painfully apparent on any sort of rapid motion, where things turn to jello when moving horizontally across the screen. The UHD video modes offer both 24p and 30p, the latter of which is a crop (which does reduce the rolling shutter). While that's likely out of necessity, it begs the question: why is there no 24p crop mode? This would let you shoot 24p with less rolling shutter, but isn't offered.The second issue with video is you are stuck with 8-bit limited range (only 220 levels of gray). Wide gamut, HDR video sorely needs 10-bit to avoid banding issues, ideally with the option to record in full range (1024 levels of gray). This simply isn't available on the a6400. For this reason, as well as the rolling shutter, I suggest you look elsewhere if you're serious about shooting video.I considered returning the body, but as I really want something that's both E-mount and crop, there simply aren't any other options in that space that are better. It's not a feeling you want when you buy a new body.
I bought this after significant research into a format that was smaller than my current DSLR. Being able to use any manual focus and manual aperture lens (with the correct mount adapter) is a real bonus. Exceptional video performance, especially when coupled with a decent off-camera microphone (try a Moukey). After market lithium batteries may not all be compatible - Sony can be very picky with lithium compatibility. After market lenses are often much better / sharper / faster / cheaper than their Sony equivalents, so don't be afraid to buy Artisan, Sigma, Soligor or Samyang lenses. In summary, the rabbit hole of functionality increases the deeper you dive into the complex menu system.
