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i have this camera and idk why i cant take photos in 16:9 in raw format it is 16:9 on the camera but when i import it to capture one express (for sony) it is much more square and is 6000x4000 pixles can u help me out plz
The title of this review says it all. Quantum leaps from my trusty 7D; for the price point, I couldn't pass this up. I purchased the A6300 for auto focus video tracking and 4K. (My videos are gardening tutorials, not a lot of high speed stuff happening) Great review, fair, not over hyped, well done. Thank you!
BEST UNBIASED REVIEW! Summed up everything I needed to know after spending over two weeks binge watching reviews! Getting the a6300 wouldn’t mind spending extra time learning the operating system to get amazing quality in that price range. thanks 🙏🏽
I'm saying this as someone who returned his but for a lot of your complaints you don't balance it out with a potential workaround. For a professional shooting video at weddings, I have no idea why you don't run a monitor or at the least use the app to connect to the phone and have a liveview feed, even if it's delayed. Yeah, I do wish the screen was more akin to the GH4's myself too, but I'm looking at it for what it is. The overheating seems completely random on the new firmware. I think whatever sensor's being triggered is oversensitive or placed in a spot that's too susceptible to the shorts moments of warmth caused by sunlight. In two identical scenarios on the same day, I managed to overheat it only for it to be cold as fuck afterwards. I feel this would be less of an issue if Sony had a white body for the camera like they do on the a6000. The battery [life] *is* a joke, but this camera has a benefit few camera's I'd use in professional circumstances has: you can charge your batteries internally via microUSB and you can keep the device powered using an external battery bank at a fraction of the cost and you're good to go for as long as the camera stays on. I agree with you on the lack of a touchscreen. But the 80D better for AF? God no. Maybe in those wedding shots, but you're talking to someone who's used this for Bungee videos (I have a lot more to say about the rolling shutter but even then, I managed to mitigate it). Ergonomically it's crap, but it comes down to the body's format... Except the screen, that's just silliness.
One of the best reviews Dan - all the other reviews didn't talk about a feature, then show examples (videos and photos) of the A6300 in action, so that we can see what it actually looks like. I bought it for vlogging, my new Zero Point Horizon: Sci-Fi Talk podcast, so if as you say the A6300 can record just fine for an hour to hour and a half then this is still a great fit. From what I've read online most people don't prefer the A6300 for photography, mainly for video, which works for my purposes if you are streaming, vlogging or podcasting.
@@learningcameras for sure. It's still in the mail, so I haven't got it yet. I'm a Canon guy so this is my 1st Sony and I'm trying to research while the Sony a6300 is shipping to me how to overcome known issues like overheating, rolling shutter, short battery life and the 30 minutes video recording time limit. I've solved all these, now I'm looking into videos explaining the best set up for recording 4K video, which S-Log settings to use. If you have any recommendations for a good walkthrough for shooting video for the 1st time with a6300s, feel free to lmk. Thanks!
@@trevorwgoodchildx Honestly I'd consider not using SLOG except for more landscape style video and using HLG or standard profiles instead. The reason is with Sony's 8bit profile, you don't have a ton of room to push things around in post and SLOG requires you to do quite a bit of coloring. With landscapes you can get away with some artifacts if you push things too much but on people it can be an issue. The biggest advantage to SLOG is going to be dynamic range which is really only meaningful with landscape style clips anyway so for people, low light, and fast motion, I tend to not use SLOG except on cameras with 10bit profiles
I watched this video (and a couple others) several times before I ended up making a decision. I bought one! I'm very happy with it, and content with it's restraints for what I can do with it. Thank you for making such an in-depth honest review on this camera, it helped me out a lot before making the decision! P.s . For anyone who might like to see, I just posted my first video shot with it, taking advantage of the 120fps video.
Hi Dan! Would you recommend this camera for vlogging? I have a Canon g7x but would like to upgrade to the a6300 with Sony 10-18f4. I would be shooting only 1080p 30/60fps. I like that it has the mic input (g7x does not) and it is weather sealed. Just wondering if I need to be concerned about overheating using 1080p for vlogging?
+Alize Lee You should be good to go for vlogging. You won't overheat in 1080p and even in 4k, you have to be doing some really long recording sessions. It should be a great vlog camera. Also look at the Panasonic G7. It's harder to find wide angle lenses due to the increased crop factor but having the flip out screen could be very helpful. Also, the G7 allows almost everything to be controlled remotely via a phone app so you can have the camera sitting on the other side of the room and have full control over everything.
Getting this for underwater photography and videography. The problems of overheating and the lack of touch screen won’t really affect me because the water is so cold and the housing will obviously be in the way. And I also mainly shoot photos so it’s a perfect fit
Thank you very much for the awesome video just one question is it good for portraiture works like wedding or studio shot I need backup for my canon 5dsr and can't choose between this and canon 80d which one you prefer for the work I mention???
+Bilal Izaddin I don't think the a6300 would be great for that. Quality is fine but it is very difficult to operate and change you settings in a fast pace environment. I took the a6300 as a b camera to a wedding and used it once...it just isn't great in that environment. You would be better served with a Canon 7D2 but the 80D would also work well. I just reviewed that camera and the image quality definitely improved.
It's well earned. I have been eyeing the a5100 for a while now (for videography only) and this review helped me to make the decision to buy it but I know much better now what to expect. Keep up the solid work!
Ive been doing this with a my Canon DSLR for years. I always had a spacer/lift, especially when going from the 1/4th or 1/8th or whatever threaded hole on the canon to the 3/8 thread on some bigger tripods.
Great review Dan! Our timing is very close, as I'm editing my a6300 review right now :) lots of similarities as well! (I wrote my review 2 weeks ago, so no copying lol) I guess we just think alike! What I have to say is I'm really excited for the A7000 (a6300 in A7ii size body with much better touchscreen LCD)
+Jim Moore I should have specified this is what I want to come out, and it really makes sense for Sony to create this camera to compete with cameras like 7d mk2, D500, ect.
+Max Yuryev "I got a peak behind a curtain at the CeBit today: The A7 M3 will be likely announced in April/May with a great feature set. The newly developed 22MP sensor features world fastest FF autofocus system. The Exomer RS sensor will also feature vastly increased readout speeds. It was designed with both still image and video image quality in mind. This results in expected features of full sensor readout for all video modes (including 4k). Optionally pixel binning and line skipping can be activated for stunning slow motion video recording at native resolutions." (source: www.sonyalpharumors.com/sr1-some-unlikely-to-be-true-rumor-roundup-a7m3-rx100m5-and-sigma-e-mount/) EXCITING STUFF :D!?
I agree, the rear navigation wheel is too small and should be made larger lie the Canon. Also, the location of the movie button should be placed on the rear of the camera with an on/ off switch such as on the Canon. A touch flip screen would make this camera hard to beat for most needs. Combined with the Sony EP Z 18 - 105 G lens, this would make this one of the better, if not the perfect street still and video camera.
Have you tried the "dummy battery" work around to avoid overheating? I found it on youtube, forgot who it was, but I think it's a pretty cheap workaround, and someone else suggest recording 4K externally, but I think that is not cheap, to get the external recorder and drives could cost more than the a6300 it self... I'd like to wait for the a6500 but the price differences is pretty big
Great review Dan. Sums up my experience with it as well. Like Max said, a larger body would eliminate all the shortcomings of the a6300. The small form factor is great for walking around with the kit lens or pancake prime, but the majority of us are using bigger glass. The small body is irrelevant/unnecessary for most shooters, and it's holding it back.
I just ordered an a6300. I'm about as new as someone can be to photography and this camera came highly recommended by a couple of people whose work I really admire and appreciate. I think that because I've never owned a real camera before and haven't become accustomed to the way other manufacturers do things, a lot of the small ergonomic and button layout gripes probably won't frustrate me as much as they do people who have experience with many other cameras. Also, even if those things do eventually annoy me, I think that a superior end result will outweigh those small issues every time. I'm not a professional videographer or photographer, I'm not a vlogger or a UA-camr. I just want to be able to take some very high quality photos without too much bulk or hassle. I plan to start dipping my toes into inanimate macro photography to start but I will also be doing some more general photography and recording the odd video here and there so I wanted something that could do both very well for a reasonable amount of money. Now I'm looking into macro lenses but it appears that those can be quite expensive themselves so hopefully I can get some decent images in the meantime while I save up for a really nice 90-105mm macro.
The a6300 is absolutely better quality so if you can live without a flip out touch screen, go Sony...although the lenses are more expensive. However, if you need a flip out touch screen (like vlogging), the 80D or 77D might be a better choice.
hi i do record video for half hr..i want this for both video n piks..i m not professional..its so compicated for me to understand so many terms u used ..i just wann good quality video n photo for my make up tutorial..will u suggest me this camera n what lense do u suggest...plz do reply i m searching for 1 month still not found:(((
I would look at the new Canon 77D. It is a great camera for that, simple to use, & has a flip out screen so you can see what you are shooting. It's also a little cheaper: amzn.to/2t2GqKu
Dan Watson thank u so much for replying.. i m getting sony 6300 cheaper than canon Canon 77d body is 860£ and sony i m getting under 850 with lens But is sony for beginner.. it tempting me bcz its 4k What u suggest
Ok, both of those cameras are great then. The A6300 does offer better quality if you film in 4k. But if you are just shooting 1080p, I would lean towards the Canon for the flip out touch screen that will make recording yourself easier. Also, Canon lenses are also less expensive.
If you lack touchscreen and "tap to focus", go ahead and try "Play Memories Mobile". It got a bit of lag tho, but otherwize its practically external touchscreen for your camera with full controll.
Not really. You certainly will not find a better quality camera out there for under $1000. Most of the cons are livable as long as you do not intend to shoot extended video {20+ min} in 4k which could trigger the overheat warning. You can live without a touch screen, with the finicky controls/layout, you can shoot 1080p for long recordings and 4k for everything else (it's not like there are many other decent 4k video cameras under $1000 anyway and 1080p looks better than anything Canon has), you can use external audio recorders if you need a headphone jack...there are solutions and if quality is your main priority, the a6300 is where it's at.
Quality in my book also means reliability. It is very clear from many serious reviewers it overheats even at very modest temperatures (and not 15 minutes, more like 6 minutes). It is also a problem ever since NEX7 that repeatedly shows up in Sony cams. High end stuff etc in the way of features does not help when a cam simply stops and needs time to cool off. Suppose you are shooting some ceremony, some freakish event and no...the cam needs a while to cool off. Same with RX100IV. One brand that does so well in this regard are Panasonic cams, like your G7. They are worse in other ways (sometimes shuttershock which is now a thing of the past, IQ in stills and video is (a bit) worse etc). Also: IQ is certainly not a step above D7200. Where did you get that? Dxo is clear, I have seen side by side comparisons and these are basically in the same ballpark. Then: menusysteem and no touchscreen is of course quite a letdown in such a cam. It is so nice to use especially in video but also when using the menusystem.But what I can't understand: SLog2 SLog3 etc and a cam that seriously and quicklyoverheats. Beyond me.No IBIS is also sad when you use cinelenses etc. If GH5 gets 5axis like GX85 that will a huge advantage.
+Anandavadivelan V thanks. I don't have the D500 yet... Too many cameras out at the same time! Yes, that is Tony and Chelsea. We were at a Sony event in Miami together to preview the a6300
I love my A6000. I think the biggest difference when compared to the A6300 is the 4k video which I am not all that interested in as I mainly do photography. The 1080P 60 FPS video on the A6000 is more than enough for me. I do think the A6000 and A6300 are great cameras without using any qualifiers. My camera performs as good or better than my wife's 70D on every occasion we have compared the two. I do wish there were more E mount lenses but the Sony adapter is very good with the A Mount lenses and that does open up quite a few alternatives.
+Pope Weddings A variety. Some were standard, only 2 were slog, the rest were pp2 & pp4 I believe. Not a huge slog fan especially with 8 bit internal recording
Thank You, this video helped to decide to stay with my 70D. The touch screen really helps me do a much better job of pulling focus in auto, than I can do in manual.
Great video and information, the 18 minutes flew by. You speak eloquently and to the point. Definitely subscribed, looking forward to seeing more content from you.
I'm thinking about switching to this from my GH4... I do film long presentations sometimes and i'm curious if the overheating issue is only in 4k? or would i have overheating issues at 1080p as well?
+PeglegMedia It may eventually overheat in 1080p but I have yet to find the limit. I have had no issues at 1080p with the 6300 so you should be safe. You should also be good using an external recorder instead of recording internally to the card. That will also negate the 30min recording limit so if I were you, go for the a6300 and the Video assist monitor: bhpho.to/1T1u9gN
One thing you forgot to mention was the rolling shutter issue this has. Its not a problem for me because I dont shoot video, so I'm really considering this. Also the form factor and weight make it ideal for hiking trips.
I've mostly stopped caring. It's less of an "issue" and more of something that we will always see with cmos sensors to some degree. Some cameras are slightly worse and some are slightly better but they all have it. This is a consumer camera anyway...just a really good one
+Jia Yang Thanks! The biggest upgrade on the photo side would be the AF system so if you are happy with the current AF abilities of your 6000 and don't shoot much advanced video, I would consider sticking with your 6000 or at least waiting for a good sale before purchasing. As a hole, the a6000 is a worthwhile update from the a6300 other than the AF system, most of the improvements are modest on the photo side with the massive improvements being on the video side.
I have the A6000....purchasing the 24-70 2.8 lens do you recommend the A6300? I shoot boxing events some with low light. I have the 24-70 F4 Lens. But not getting the crispness due to the lighting and high speed please help
Hi. I have a question about the Samsung nx1. I want to get the sigma 18-35 but there's no SMART adapter. So my problem is that I won't be able to adjust aperature. So what can I do? Is there a way to adjust aperture without having a smart adapter. Thanks
I've done some live broadcasting with my a6000 using a HDMI capture card for over 2 hours, and It never over heated. Idk if the camera get's hotter when it's processing and writing to memory or it's it's simple a legal declaration issue. Because legally it can't shoot more than 30mins or else it has to be classified as a video camera.
+VitoProduction The overheating and record limit are separate things. You can only record internally for 29 minutes otherwise it has to be classified as a video camera but there is no limit when using external recorders for that classification thus there is no limit when using the HDMI output to a separate recorder or capture card. The overheating is something that often happens after 20 minutes of recording if the camera reaches an internal temperature that the camera deems is too high. This can be impacted by ambient temperature, direct sunlight, battery temperature, screen being too close to the camera...and potentially even the camera itself as some users seem to not be getting the warning. It states in the manual that the camera will shut down when it determines internal temps are too high but there are so many factors that determine internal temps that it is tough to predict when it will happen. I have had mine overheat on me after 25 min of recording internally twice. I have not tested overheating when using HDMI outputs but I have had users state that it still will overheat, it just takes longer.
Hi Dan, I have heard about the overheating problems with this camera. it shuts down after 12 minutes of video because it over heats. what's the word on that?
Check out the Canon T7i. Technically the A6300 is better quality but the T7i is easier to use and has better autofocus tracking. I'm sure you won't need 4k for what you are doing
Bought the A6000 yearssss ago but having issues with 1 pin stuck down on the body. I use my camera to take photos of birds in my park and that's about it. I got the 210mm kit lens with it but feel like it's time for a refresh. Is it worth buying a better lens (if so which one) or just go for an upgrade body but keep the lens so A6300 or A6500?
The overheating concerns me. If the camera overheats what happens? I assume it shuts off, but is the camera damaged even after it cools down? Are there ways to minimize this? Maybe using the viewfinder more and the screen less?
After watching this video, I have only one question for ask Mr. Watson. With all of your mentioned shortcomings, issues, ergonomic problems, along with all the other negative things you have found with this camera, would you please recommend the perfect all-in-one camera you would buy along with the price tag on that perfect all-in-one unit. You do seem to go into a lot of detail explaining why you don't like this camera.
You should watch this video for the answer: ua-cam.com/video/Vn4F_ObfLpc/v-deo.html But yes, no camera has everything. But over the years I have learned that ergonomics, speed, lens selection, and usability are more important than quality to a degree. I would rather shoot a wedding with a Nikon D800 than Phase One camera for example. Obviously the quality on the Phase One is better than the D800 but depending on what you are shooting, it might not fit. In short, that was the a6300 for me...but watch the video and read the title which is my thought in a nutshell
Superb unbiased review, Dan! Handling (ease of use and enjoyment of use) is almost as important as image quality. I'll sacrifice a small drop in IQ for a huge step up in usability any day of the week. If only this camera was made for larger hands and better button placement it would be a winner for more people than it already is now. Thanks for the great review.
Tough call. Usually I would go with the A7 but with the amazing AF system in the A6300, better video performance, and solid overall image quality, I would likely buy the A6300
Great review, Dan, including the good, the bad and the ugly. Much appreciated. Giving this one second thoughts now as a B-camera. Strongly considering the a6500 now... but the price!
Kinda wish they released an Alpha version with NO video and spent all the extra money on refining all the stills features and AF performance. I have had a 6300 for over a year and have shot video ZERO times so I don't experience any of the overheating or poor battery life. My only issue with this camera are the ergonomics. Then I think about it from a manufacturing standpoint, all these simple shapes are for cutting tooling costs. Would I pay more purely for ergonomics? Nope, intead I just got a smallrig cage, not ideal but it definitely adds some good bulk.
Thank you so much for this excellent review! I've got a6300 too after reading so many good things. I own also a canon 5d mk3 and a canon 7d2 which I use mainly for wildlife photography. I would love to use this Sony for travelling so to leave the heavy canon and lenses at home and travel lighter. Right now I only have the kit lens 16-50. What lens would you recommend for landscape and travel photography? I fear 16mm on aps-c is not good enough. I was looking for the Sony 10-18 and 18-105 for 16-50 replacement. Thanks!
Hi Dan, great review. I want to see if you can give me some suggestions. I currently have the Omd EM10ii camera and a few prime lens. I heard people said a bigger sensor is better, so I was thinking about upgrading. I been looking at the a6300, XT1, Xpro 2, xt2(rumor said coming soon). The a6300 has a lot of great stuff and some I don't like just as you said. They also have some low cost primes. The xt1 is old. The Xpro 2 is good, but a little big. I heart the xt2 will have everything the Xpro 2 has. And more. I don't do much video, but I need fast lens to tak pictures of kids indoor. The question is how much better is the aps-c and micro 4/3 sensor? Which camera do you think is the best? Does it even make sense for me to up my to aps-c? Thank you.
+Sam Wong Thanks! The sensor size is definitely one of the driving points for determining quality but not all sensors are created equal and in the end they have to be paired with a good lens, usable body, and processed by the camera. Fuji is doing a great job with photography and I have been impressed with the quality they are delivering from such a small sensor. That said, Sony is also doing a great job thus the bigger sensor in this case might win with better low light results and dynamic range. If you are looking for a small camera, you will have to deal with some ergonomic issues so the a6300 is probably a good choice and if you shoot video at all, it would be an easy decision for me to get the Sony.
+Dan Watson thank you Dan. That's what was making my decisions much harder is the a6300 is a very capable camera. I agree with you the ergonomic of the cameras not so great. I use my friend's a6000 and I really didn't like the back wheels so much because change my settings with a simple touch. Lens wise, Sony has some low cost primes, good lens, not great where Fuji's Lens seems to be much more superior according to many of the reviewers. Thank you for your suggestion.
Very thorough review :-) Just curiosity though : many reviewers seem to take issue with the Sony a6xxx ergonomics. How much of this is simply because most of the reviewers are coming from Canon and Nikon and are used to that kind of layout ? As someone who has always primarily had Sony digital cameras I , for example, find Canon and Nikon ergonomics for photos to be less to my liking. The placement of the viewfinder on the left (as opposed to the middle) is much more comfortable if you are right eye dominant - your nose is not up against the screen. Similarly I like the fact that all the controls are on the right side of the camera. The button and wheels placement is such that I don't have to take my eye from the viewfinder at all while changing settings - I can do it all by feel with my thumb and index finger and never really hit a button inadvertently - meanwhile my left hand is free to hold the lens and operate the focus ring with never a need to take it away to operate buttons while setting up a hand held shot. That to me is a real plus especially when using a large lens. Perhaps I prefer the Sony layout because I shoot photos 99 percent of the time using the viewfinder ? When it comes to video I agree though - a fully articulating touch screen would be a real plus and the video button placement is a pain on the a6300. I preferred the position on the NEX 5. Of course I generally shoot video from a tripod or video monopod and use a wired remote so the button placement is not that big an issue - plus for extensive video shoots as opposed to filming little snippets I prefer a camcorder.
Some of it is change but most of that is just the layout but there is more to it than that. No front dial from a camera like this is frustrating. Even coming from a Sony A7 and using this as a 2nd body is difficult because of the massive layout change and lack of a front dial. The rear wheel is also tough to get to and the back wheel with the dpad is SO easy to accidentally move. Also, I'm not sure anyone thinks that video record button is in a good spot. The lack of a touch screen certainly doesn't help moving your AF points around and the A6300 has a horrible D-pad and again, surrounded by that flimsy wheel. The rear LCD technically tilts down but try doing that on a tripod...the plate prevents it from moving down at all. And also using larger full frame lenses (mandatory if you need an F2.8 zoom) leaves little room for your fingers to grip. Things like that.
About the 6300 - What is the crop factor at 4k 30p? Does it uses a sensor area equivalent to the GH4? Is it still as good as the GH4 at 4k 30p? I am asking because I was told that it uses the full size of its APC sensor only at 4k 24p.
Why is it that your 6300 seems to have so much better quality than others, especially during video? Is it the lenses? Do you have the overheating issue with this camera?
Settings maybe? Could also be the export settings to youtube. I'm using decent lenses but most video was shot with the 18-105mm F4 and 50mm F1.8 which are not super expensive lenses. I did have the overheating issue. Anywhere from 17-30 minutes usually I got the warning.
So hard to justify a $1000 video camera that overheats like that. I'm looking to upgrade my equipment before moving to Hawaii and something that overheats under indoor conditions like the A6000/A6300 I don't think will be for me.
is it worth upgrading from the a6000 especially when it comes low light, the a6000 sucks. how much better is the low light with the a6300? with the a6000 if im in the city with a good amount of light it does good but anything lower than that it sucks and I have a good lens with a f1.8 ....
Nope, essentially no big difference in low light, especially when shooting RAW. However, usually people don't complain about the A6000 in low light. You would be better off checking out the A7III: geni.us/A7IIIgear
New to this whole video thing. I currently shoot with a a6000 and probably going to get a second camera (a6300). My question is you mentioned in this video of the f4 lens that's good for video. Can you send me the link for this lens. I have the kit lens and the 55-210 and want to get an all around better lens that I can switch between the two cameras. Thanks
Thanks Dan! Does the focus picking and zebras for exposure stay available when using a third party lens adapter? Also, how long can you record for (overheating aside) at 4K and or 1080? Thanks! Great video!!!
+luis Ascanio Probably not. I personally am currently shooting Canon mostly so I don't have a bunch of Nikon lenses to test at the moment. Plus, I find most want Canon EF since most Cinema lenses are Canon EF mount. Those who want Nikon mounts usually are just coming from Nikon lenses and don't want to sell them all right away so there are fewer people interested in the Nikon adapters. But the main reason is I don't have a bunch of Nikon lenses to test right now
Thanks! The a6300 most closely compares to the Canon 80D but the Canon will not shoot 4k and is missing a bunch of video centered features like log recording, focus peaking... That said, I am a big fan of the Canon 80D for shooting 1080p video.
Hey Dan, great review thank you. I’m looking to buy an A6300 and primarily do landscapes, watched and read a few reviews now and I appreciate the image quality will be far superior to my Canon 700d but is the menu and ergonomics a deal breaker? I need a camera that is simple and quick to operate. Thanks Scott
Sorry for the late reply. The menu and ergonomics are not dealbreakers but it will take some time to get used to and customize it the way you like it. I probably wouldn't call it simple though lol
I am looking for a lens to take the best possible video with this camera is there anything thing you recommend something not too expensive as I just purchased the kit
Overheating, rolling shutter no battery life makes it kind of half unusable for video... Regardless how good image or auto focus one gets. Fix that Sony and add a touch screen, image stabilisation and i get one. Nice G7 footage by the way ;)
Rergarding the battery life, another change from the a6000 is that the a6300 can be used while plugged into a usb power bank. I charge my a6000 a lot using mine but unfortunately you can't use it while charging.
"You can't use it while charging." Yes, I found this out after I bought my A6000 and then got a third-party charger and extra battery. (I should've got two or three batteries.!)
Great review. Q. I have a Panasonic DMC FZ200 25-600mm which I use at 600. I need to have a camera with 24-36 megapixels. I agree totally on the ergonomics of the A6000...frustrating...any suggestions?
What camera would you recommend for somebody starting out in photography? I know next to nothing but it's recently sparked my interest. Thank you in advanced.
Check out these cameras: kit.com/learningcameras/best-cameras-under-1000 All are great options but the A6300 & 77D are my favorite if you really want to start getting in to it.
I'm a 5dii user and i was planning to buy this camera for my 4k video works in near future. I watched lots of reviews about this camera on youtube and i examined the raw samples you provided. First of all, raw photos did not satisfy me. I opened all of them in Adobe camera raw with zero sharpness and noise reduction. I adjusted only the shadows to see the dynamic range. Dynamic range is better than 5dii, thanks to new Sony sensor and its capabilities. But photos aren't tack sharp. Even in the center of the frame. I suspected you used a kit lens but i saw that you have a 24-70 F2.8 which is a $2200 lens. I noticed motions also did not freeze in 1/3200 shutter speed. I don't have a 4K display yet, so i couldn't see the video in native resolution. As a result, A6300 has a fair performance as a camera to take professional photos but video features make this cam worth to buy for 4K footage.
+Kerem Yucel Yeah, did not use the kit lens at all. Everything was shot with the Sony 50mm F1.8, 24-70 F2.8 Gmaster and 85mm F1.4 Gmaster which are all great lenses.
Great review Dan!!! The ergonomics and UI is something that has always kept me away from Sony. I remember years ago using a friends NEX and the ergo sucked. It was so bad that she kept accidentally changing the exposure comp and wondering what was wrong. Also, on the lens front... Is there any option to use the new line of Sigma lenses? If they mount natively they might be a good solution. Thanks for the great review.
Hey, thanks! So the Sigma lenses do not mount natively to the a6300 as Sigma only produces A mount and not E so far. Knowing this, Sigma did create an adapter to get their Canon EF mount lenses on the Sony a6300 E mount but from what I have heard (have not used it personally yet), it's no better than the AF on the Metabones so not great for fast focus tracking. Plus, it mostly only works with Sigma lenses as some Canon ones have issues
Too bad. I wish Sony had their lens mounts sorted out a little better. I always feel like the adapter thing is a draw back. I have the Sigma 18-35 f1.8 on a Nikon d7200 and it rocks.
I'm surprised nobody recommends using the battery grip for the a6000/6300. It'll extend your battery life by 2-3x and should help with overheating too, as the batteries aren't heating up the body itself...
I tried to use the neewe version but this produces an error message at the cam. something like incompatible battery. The neewer grip was loaded with two original sony batterys.
Excellent. I have an A6000, love it. Really debating the upgrade as I mostly do stills but like having better noise performance (I've heard it's better by an entire stop). Things like the EVF, slightly better battery life, 4K option, and weather resistance are all very intriguing upgrades.
I don't have the A6300 (sure wish I did!) but from what I understand, there isn't much of a justifiable upgrade for the still photographer from the A6000 to the A6300. The A6300 pushes video forwards more with 4K, slow motion, and Slog. I do know that the A6300 does provide about a stop better noise control and sensitivity. Not sure if that's worth twice the price at this point for myself though.
+Enrico Mangalindan Jr If you can return the 6000 and get your money back, the a6300 is certainly worth $200-300 more. But selling a used a6000 would net you even a greater difference in price between bodies and might not be worth it for photos alone. If you are unhappy with the AF performance of the a6000, that would be the biggest reason to upgrade other than video.
for someone who is shooting live concert photos where the musicians move around a lot on stage, the sony A6300 would be better for photo quality and auto focus compared to a nikon or canon right? and do you think the 6300 is worth the extra money compared to the A6000 also for autofocus and photo quality? sorry for the long question I'm just getting a new camera soon and want to make sure i get the best one (: thank you
The Canon 80D and Nikon D7200 would give similar quality performance and autofocus for event shooting. I would say the A6300 would offer slightly lower autofocus performance in those low light venues. The Canon 80D offers better color tones but the Nikon and Sony offer better shadow quality and dynamic range. The A6300 is definitely worth it over the a6000 for the reasons you mentioned. If you want to shoot video + photos, I would go with the A6300 1st, 80D 2nd, and D7200 3rd. For only photos I might go with the D7200 1st, 80D 2nd, and the A6300 3rd but each have unique advantages/disadvantages.
Hi Dan, thank you for your review.What would you advise: I have a Nikon D90 with my kit lens and a something-300 mm lens) but find it bulky to carry arround. So I'm looking for a smaller camera, with at least same capability of zooming. Am looking into the Olympus OMD EM 10 Mark 2, Fuji XT 10 and Sony A6300. What do I photograph most? Faces, but also my kids when they are showjumping, and when we are sailing I like to zoom in on the coast line............I cannot figure out which camera to take any more..........Oh, and ofcourse I donn't want to compromise my DSLR quality pictures. (Tried to find you on FB, so that I can send you this question in pm, but couldn't find you, sorry)
Hey, thanks! You can find me on FB at facebook.com/learningcameras which is also in the description. I would say the a6300 would be a good bet for you. It will give you a big increase in picture quality, video, and the AF is still good enough to keep up with fast moving subjects. The biggest compromise you will be making is in terms of ergonomics and the benefit will be a much smaller/lighter body. Unfortunately good lenses will cost a bit more than some Nikon options but nothing massive. There is a Fujifilm XT-2 coming out later this month that would be a good alternative with better ergonomics and similar quality/features but it will cost more. You can check out more info here if you want though: learningcameras.com/news/386-fujifilm-xt-2-announced
Hi dan, thank you for your answer! I will look into the X2 .......and in the meanwhile save some more money, since the a6300 is the most expensive one😃
The A7rII has better ergonomics, better quality, and is still great for traveling. If you can afford it, you should get it. If you can't, the a6300 would probably be a better option over the A7II due to faster/better focusing, faster shooting, better video...and some other new tech. If you are shooting most landscapes or still objects with no video, I might consider the A7II
+Dan Watson Thank you for response. Unfortunately I can't afford the A7R II. I'm worried about the a6300's overheating issues while taking pictures, due to the fact that i live in a very hot country. Most likely i will wait for the A7III then.
The only time you should experience overheating would be when recording 4k video and even then, you should easily get 10-15 minutes before the warning. I would say the a6300 might be a good choice for you
Sure, I used the Sony 50mm F1.8 OSS, Sony GM 24-70 F2.8 and Sony 85mm F1.4 GM almost exclusively. I think for 1-2 shots I had my Canon 70-200 F2.8 IS II on there.
Canon 80D does not shoot 4K.. So when this heats up does the camera shut off? I thought Sony "fixed" that by just allowing the warning to be seen on the camera and disabling the actual shut down mode.
It will show a warning icon before it shuts off so you will have some notice to be prepared. Sony's A6500 does have an option to extend the life by allowing it to heat up more in order to not turn off. It will eventually still shut down but it will buy you extra time. To my knowledge they have not added that menu item to the A6300 yet.
Picture wise the a6300 is almost the same as a6000. I allmost ordered the a6300 but decided to go for the a6000 and use what i saved for the sony ax53. It is nice to have a dedicated videocamera - it will not overheat! I would only buy the a6300 for photo and video if total weight was a major factor.
I have an RX100ii and I was wondering if you can assign the aperture control to the ring around the lens like on the RX100. I set mine up that way so I can change aperture there, press the dial button to the left for ISO changes and spinning the dial changes the shutter speed. That way I don't have to go into a menu for basic changes. After using it this way I can change setting very quickly. Just a tip if it works the same way. Also I have 3 user programs I can assign initial settings too that helps. For instance I have a setting for long exposures, another for timelapse settings. That also helps keep me out of the menu system.
I am looking to start shooting weddings. I have a camera that I will have on me but I need two stationary cameras on tripods to capture the actual ceremony. What camera would you recommend for continual filming for an entire ceremony?
I got this background hissing sound when I start recording. It just won't stays completely silent in an enclose room without any sound. Turning the audio rec level down doesn't eliminate the background noise. Is it a defect or normal? Thanks
+Rattu For video, skip Canon for now...they are really not competitive at the moment unless you get their cinema cameras. Go with the a6300 or if you want better ergonomics and don't mind sacrificing low light ability, get the GH4. If you have to do long recording sessions, you may need to jump up to the A7s or A7sII to avoid potential overheating.
Would you recommend this camera i have one of the first Canon 7D series but it quite cutting it out for me anymore im looking more into Sony at the moment but i want a light setup! Sony 7ar are awesome yet too expensive what do you recommend?
It's a great camera for both photos and video. My biggest issues are ergonomics, battery life, and overheating with long 4k video recordings. If you can handle that, you would definitely see a quality bump from the original 7D. Very different style camera though.
I am pretty new to camera's when it comes to fishing around for settings, would i get frustrated when shooting a short film with this? How long would it take me to get use to it. I was always a run and gun guy using auto focus however i know i need to learn to pull focus when on set. I am afraid i will not be able to move fast with this camera, even though i have used a nikon 3200 where i was always pulling focus on it manually on my short film. There will be some walking and slow running i will have to do in my next film so any suggestions for a 4k camera with great usability so i can focus on creating?
So the Panasonic GH5 is an excellent choice. A little more expensive but lenses are cheaper. I'm actually selling one as well if you are interested: goo.gl/c132mA Otherwise the A6300 or A6500 would be your best options for 4k unless you jump up to the Sony A7III
Hi Dan, thanks for the great review. I have the 6300 and have an odd effect. Before pressing record on my A6300 the image on the LED looks quite neutral, but then once I am recording the image style changes subtly. Have you noticed this? And if so, do you know how to make the pre-pressing record view look like it will when I press record? I have set all to Manual mode and removed all auto-features. I have tried using different 'creative styles' and the neutral style but even the neutral style, once I press record the display changes colors subtly.
Hey, thanks! So the image you see on the screen is rendered for color accuracy the way Sony wants it while the recorded image is styled with whatever 'creative style' you pick so they will never look completely the same. However, you can edit every style so you might find the neutral is good but you need to turn down the contrast a bit more. Thankfully Sony lets you do that.
My a6300 overheated and froze up during an important unrepeatable shoot in Thailand. I was not even shooting movie but stills. I was out in a hot sun and everything felt hot to touch including the a6300. Later in the day it cooled off and the camera came back to life. At $1K plus, this is an inexcusable fault and means the a6300 is unreliable for important shoots in hot conditions. There's not much point suggesting I keep my shooting to cool days when I'm in Thailand, or other hot climates. Various bloggers offer solutions like upgrading the firmware, which apparently allows you to override the safety shut-off features, thereby putting your camera at risk of being fried. Plus you can mount a little fan on the back of the camera! What?! Add to that the utterly fiddly controls, with very sensitive dials and buttons that easily get thrown off chosen settings. Add to that the horrible video button. It takes 2-3 seconds for the video to start once you push the button (in itself a feat to achieve if you have normal sized fingers), and another 2-3 seconds to stop recording when you push video off. Meanwhile an important moment is being lost. The smallness of everything is why this camera is great for travel. However, it is all for naught if the camera is unusable. I think Sony is trying to achieve too much and doing so by launching unready cameras and then fixing bugs with uber-expensive upgrades (6000, 6300, 6500, 6800, 7000 etc). If they cut all the not-really-nessary features and made the a63000 more reliable it would be a dream. I would love to love this camera but I cannot. I even long sometimes for my old Canon kit which was so user-friendly and so reliable.
Debating between the a6300 and the a6000. Mostly going to be using it for photography.. not so much video recording.. Was thinking about just getting the a6000 and investing the extra money into lenses.. Is the image quality that much better with this newer model? Thanks!
+Anthony Orellana I dont think the differences I have seen, specifically in high ISO are very dramatic to be honest BUT one feature I love on my A7Rii and that the A6300 has is the continuous Eye AF. The A6000 has the single focus one. Eye AF is just pure magic if your thing is photographing people. If not then not so sure if expending the extra money on the A6300 is as good an option. I believe you also get the extra fast AF with LAEA3 and lenses like Tamron 70-200mm F2.8 and 15-30mm F2.8 while you would have to use the LAEA4 with the A6000. That is another reason why I may eventually get the A6300 as my second body since I shoot both of those lenses which I cannot really use with my A6000 and I dont want to get another adapter. :) Good luck!
+Anthony Orellana I think for the $400 price difference, the a6300 is worth it. If nothing else it will be worth more when you sell it plus you get new features, better quality, and better autofocus tracking. Who knows, this camera may get you more into video as well.
I love my G7. Small, light, cheap, all my manual controls, flip out touchscreen, wifi, and the quality crushes almost everything else. It's weak above 1600 ISO though but for daylight shooting, that thing rocks.
I don't think the GH5 will fix the rolling shutter thing but I'm not sure the a6300 is the right camera for a filmmaker if that is what you are. Instead of crippling their entry level cameras like most manufactures, Sony threw in everything in the a6300 which makes it look like more than it is. Plus the quality is great. But ultimately, it is not a camera for shooting professional video, despite the quality and endless features. The GH4 feels (and is) more like a camera meant for a videographer. As such, it doesn't have the small issues that plague the a6300. Unfortunately the quality especially in low light of the a6300 is better, but the GH4 for video feels right. I would either look at the Sony A7SII and GH4 or consider waiting for the GH5 depending on your uses. It seems like you are a video shooter and using this for more than the causal recording of the family vacations.
Yep, but you need adapters which means no AF (or limited AF). I just mean nothing native unlike other cameras. For example, the Canon 80D can use the Sigma 18-35 without an adapter and with full autofocus performance in both photos and videos.
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i have this camera and idk why i cant take photos in 16:9 in raw format it is 16:9 on the camera but when i import it to capture one express (for sony) it is much more square and is 6000x4000 pixles can u help me out plz
The title of this review says it all. Quantum leaps from my trusty 7D; for the price point, I couldn't pass this up. I purchased the A6300 for auto focus video tracking and 4K. (My videos are gardening tutorials, not a lot of high speed stuff happening) Great review, fair, not over hyped, well done. Thank you!
hi, do you mind sharing your thoughts on any overheating issues? thanks a lot. :)
Your title nailed it. Completely agree Dan!
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BEST UNBIASED REVIEW! Summed up everything I needed to know after spending over two weeks binge watching reviews! Getting the a6300 wouldn’t mind spending extra time learning the operating system to get amazing quality in that price range. thanks 🙏🏽
Appreciate that!!!
I'm saying this as someone who returned his but for a lot of your complaints you don't balance it out with a potential workaround.
For a professional shooting video at weddings, I have no idea why you don't run a monitor or at the least use the app to connect to the phone and have a liveview feed, even if it's delayed. Yeah, I do wish the screen was more akin to the GH4's myself too, but I'm looking at it for what it is.
The overheating seems completely random on the new firmware. I think whatever sensor's being triggered is oversensitive or placed in a spot that's too susceptible to the shorts moments of warmth caused by sunlight. In two identical scenarios on the same day, I managed to overheat it only for it to be cold as fuck afterwards. I feel this would be less of an issue if Sony had a white body for the camera like they do on the a6000.
The battery [life] *is* a joke, but this camera has a benefit few camera's I'd use in professional circumstances has: you can charge your batteries internally via microUSB and you can keep the device powered using an external battery bank at a fraction of the cost and you're good to go for as long as the camera stays on.
I agree with you on the lack of a touchscreen. But the 80D better for AF? God no. Maybe in those wedding shots, but you're talking to someone who's used this for Bungee videos (I have a lot more to say about the rolling shutter but even then, I managed to mitigate it).
Ergonomically it's crap, but it comes down to the body's format... Except the screen, that's just silliness.
so you returned yours? what would be the main reason?
One of the best reviews Dan - all the other reviews didn't talk about a feature, then show examples (videos and photos) of the A6300 in action, so that we can see what it actually looks like. I bought it for vlogging, my new Zero Point Horizon: Sci-Fi Talk podcast, so if as you say the A6300 can record just fine for an hour to hour and a half then this is still a great fit. From what I've read online most people don't prefer the A6300 for photography, mainly for video, which works for my purposes if you are streaming, vlogging or podcasting.
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@@learningcameras for sure. It's still in the mail, so I haven't got it yet. I'm a Canon guy so this is my 1st Sony and I'm trying to research while the Sony a6300 is shipping to me how to overcome known issues like overheating, rolling shutter, short battery life and the 30 minutes video recording time limit. I've solved all these, now I'm looking into videos explaining the best set up for recording 4K video, which S-Log settings to use. If you have any recommendations for a good walkthrough for shooting video for the 1st time with a6300s, feel free to lmk. Thanks!
@@trevorwgoodchildx Honestly I'd consider not using SLOG except for more landscape style video and using HLG or standard profiles instead. The reason is with Sony's 8bit profile, you don't have a ton of room to push things around in post and SLOG requires you to do quite a bit of coloring. With landscapes you can get away with some artifacts if you push things too much but on people it can be an issue. The biggest advantage to SLOG is going to be dynamic range which is really only meaningful with landscape style clips anyway so for people, low light, and fast motion, I tend to not use SLOG except on cameras with 10bit profiles
I watched this video (and a couple others) several times before I ended up making a decision. I bought one! I'm very happy with it, and content with it's restraints for what I can do with it.
Thank you for making such an in-depth honest review on this camera, it helped me out a lot before making the decision!
P.s . For anyone who might like to see, I just posted my first video shot with it, taking advantage of the 120fps video.
Hi Dan! Would you recommend this camera for vlogging? I have a Canon g7x but would like to upgrade to the a6300 with Sony 10-18f4. I would be shooting only 1080p 30/60fps. I like that it has the mic input (g7x does not) and it is weather sealed. Just wondering if I need to be concerned about overheating using 1080p for vlogging?
+Alize Lee You should be good to go for vlogging. You won't overheat in 1080p and even in 4k, you have to be doing some really long recording sessions. It should be a great vlog camera. Also look at the Panasonic G7. It's harder to find wide angle lenses due to the increased crop factor but having the flip out screen could be very helpful. Also, the G7 allows almost everything to be controlled remotely via a phone app so you can have the camera sitting on the other side of the room and have full control over everything.
Getting this for underwater photography and videography. The problems of overheating and the lack of touch screen won’t really affect me because the water is so cold and the housing will obviously be in the way. And I also mainly shoot photos so it’s a perfect fit
Thank you very much for the awesome video just one question is it good for portraiture works like wedding or studio shot I need backup for my canon 5dsr and can't choose between this and canon 80d which one you prefer for the work I mention???
+Bilal Izaddin I don't think the a6300 would be great for that. Quality is fine but it is very difficult to operate and change you settings in a fast pace environment. I took the a6300 as a b camera to a wedding and used it once...it just isn't great in that environment. You would be better served with a Canon 7D2 but the 80D would also work well. I just reviewed that camera and the image quality definitely improved.
Probably the most sincerely honest review I have seen on this camera. Thank you!
Appreciate that!
It's well earned. I have been eyeing the a5100 for a while now (for videography only) and this review helped me to make the decision to buy it but I know much better now what to expect. Keep up the solid work!
A home made spacer lifts and shifts the camera LCD screen for clearance from the tripod mount. NOT a problem.
can you give some details please?
Ive been doing this with a my Canon DSLR for years. I always had a spacer/lift, especially when going from the 1/4th or 1/8th or whatever threaded hole on the canon to the 3/8 thread on some bigger tripods.
Great idea. Thx!
Great review Dan! Our timing is very close, as I'm editing my a6300 review right now :) lots of similarities as well! (I wrote my review 2 weeks ago, so no copying lol) I guess we just think alike! What I have to say is I'm really excited for the A7000 (a6300 in A7ii size body with much better touchscreen LCD)
+Max Yuryev When is this camera A7000 expected to arrive on the market?
+Jim Moore I should have specified this is what I want to come out, and it really makes sense for Sony to create this camera to compete with cameras like 7d mk2, D500, ect.
+Max Yuryev cool man.... Looking forward to it. I know you spent more time on the video stuff so I'm curious your thoughts
+Max Yuryev It's really frustrating how Sony are sooo stubborn about not having touchscreens!
+Max Yuryev "I got a peak behind a curtain at the CeBit today:
The A7 M3 will be likely announced in April/May with a great feature set.
The newly developed 22MP sensor features world fastest FF autofocus system. The Exomer RS sensor will also feature vastly increased readout speeds. It was designed with both still image and video image quality in mind.
This results in expected features of full sensor readout for all video modes (including 4k). Optionally pixel binning and line skipping can be activated for stunning slow motion video recording at native resolutions." (source: www.sonyalpharumors.com/sr1-some-unlikely-to-be-true-rumor-roundup-a7m3-rx100m5-and-sigma-e-mount/) EXCITING STUFF :D!?
I agree, the rear navigation wheel is too small and should be made larger lie the Canon. Also, the location of the movie button should be placed on the rear of the camera with an on/ off switch such as on the Canon. A touch flip screen would make this camera hard to beat for most needs. Combined with the Sony EP Z 18 - 105 G lens, this would make this one of the better, if not the perfect street still and video camera.
Thank you for your honest video on this .
Have you tried the "dummy battery" work around to avoid overheating? I found it on youtube, forgot who it was, but I think it's a pretty cheap workaround, and someone else suggest recording 4K externally, but I think that is not cheap, to get the external recorder and drives could cost more than the a6300 it self... I'd like to wait for the a6500 but the price differences is pretty big
Nope. Didn't want to try that hard to make it work.
Great review Dan. Sums up my experience with it as well. Like Max said, a larger body would eliminate all the shortcomings of the a6300. The small form factor is great for walking around with the kit lens or pancake prime, but the majority of us are using bigger glass. The small body is irrelevant/unnecessary for most shooters, and it's holding it back.
I just ordered an a6300. I'm about as new as someone can be to photography and this camera came highly recommended by a couple of people whose work I really admire and appreciate. I think that because I've never owned a real camera before and haven't become accustomed to the way other manufacturers do things, a lot of the small ergonomic and button layout gripes probably won't frustrate me as much as they do people who have experience with many other cameras. Also, even if those things do eventually annoy me, I think that a superior end result will outweigh those small issues every time. I'm not a professional videographer or photographer, I'm not a vlogger or a UA-camr. I just want to be able to take some very high quality photos without too much bulk or hassle. I plan to start dipping my toes into inanimate macro photography to start but I will also be doing some more general photography and recording the odd video here and there so I wanted something that could do both very well for a reasonable amount of money. Now I'm looking into macro lenses but it appears that those can be quite expensive themselves so hopefully I can get some decent images in the meantime while I save up for a really nice 90-105mm macro.
your 6300 footage looks great. which lens did you use? I tested a 6300 today at BB with the pancake kit and it looked worse IMO than the RX100 IV
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could you tell me sony a6300 or cannos eos 80d? i am a youtube content creator and willing to get into short films making😀
The a6300 is absolutely better quality so if you can live without a flip out touch screen, go Sony...although the lenses are more expensive. However, if you need a flip out touch screen (like vlogging), the 80D or 77D might be a better choice.
hi i do record video for half hr..i want this for both video n piks..i m not professional..its so compicated for me to understand so many terms u used ..i just wann good quality video n photo for my make up tutorial..will u suggest me this camera n what lense do u suggest...plz do reply i m searching for 1 month still not found:(((
I would look at the new Canon 77D. It is a great camera for that, simple to use, & has a flip out screen so you can see what you are shooting. It's also a little cheaper: amzn.to/2t2GqKu
Dan Watson thank u so much for replying.. i m getting sony 6300 cheaper than canon
Canon 77d body is 860£ and sony i m getting under 850 with lens
But is sony for beginner.. it tempting me bcz its 4k
What u suggest
Ok, both of those cameras are great then. The A6300 does offer better quality if you film in 4k. But if you are just shooting 1080p, I would lean towards the Canon for the flip out touch screen that will make recording yourself easier. Also, Canon lenses are also less expensive.
Dan Watson thank u so much yes i wann shoot in 4k sometime
Could u suggest me lense for sony for bokeh effect
If you lack touchscreen and "tap to focus", go ahead and try "Play Memories Mobile". It got a bit of lag tho, but otherwize its practically external touchscreen for your camera with full controll.
So basically more cons than pros?
Not really. You certainly will not find a better quality camera out there for under $1000. Most of the cons are livable as long as you do not intend to shoot extended video {20+ min} in 4k which could trigger the overheat warning. You can live without a touch screen, with the finicky controls/layout, you can shoot 1080p for long recordings and 4k for everything else (it's not like there are many other decent 4k video cameras under $1000 anyway and 1080p looks better than anything Canon has), you can use external audio recorders if you need a headphone jack...there are solutions and if quality is your main priority, the a6300 is where it's at.
Quality in my book also means reliability. It is very clear from many serious reviewers it overheats even at very modest temperatures (and not 15 minutes, more like 6 minutes). It is also a problem ever since NEX7 that repeatedly shows up in Sony cams. High end stuff etc in the way of features does not help when a cam simply stops and needs time to cool off. Suppose you are shooting some ceremony, some freakish event and no...the cam needs a while to cool off. Same with RX100IV.
One brand that does so well in this regard are Panasonic cams, like your G7. They are worse in other ways (sometimes shuttershock which is now a thing of the past, IQ in stills and video is (a bit) worse etc). Also: IQ is certainly not a step above D7200. Where did you get that? Dxo is clear, I have seen side by side comparisons and these are basically in the same ballpark. Then: menusysteem and no touchscreen is of course quite a letdown in such a cam. It is so nice to use especially in video but also when using the menusystem.But what I can't understand: SLog2 SLog3 etc and a cam that seriously and quicklyoverheats. Beyond me.No IBIS is also sad when you use cinelenses etc. If GH5 gets 5axis like GX85 that will a huge advantage.
+Dan Watson ok cool thanks man!
Best review! really covers all the important thing the consumer needs/wants to hear.
The best and the most comprehensive review so far of A6300. Great Job :-)
Great review Dan as always! do you have a d500 review coming, would like to hear your thoughts on it. Btw, is that Tony and Chelsea at 13.49 mins?
+Anandavadivelan V thanks. I don't have the D500 yet... Too many cameras out at the same time! Yes, that is Tony and Chelsea. We were at a Sony event in Miami together to preview the a6300
I love my A6000. I think the biggest difference when compared to the A6300 is the 4k video which I am not all that interested in as I mainly do photography. The 1080P 60 FPS video on the A6000 is more than enough for me.
I do think the A6000 and A6300 are great cameras without using any qualifiers. My camera performs as good or better than my wife's 70D on every occasion we have compared the two.
I do wish there were more E mount lenses but the Sony adapter is very good with the A Mount lenses and that does open up quite a few alternatives.
Great Review! What picture profile do you shoot in? The colors look great!
+Pope Weddings A variety. Some were standard, only 2 were slog, the rest were pp2 & pp4 I believe. Not a huge slog fan especially with 8 bit internal recording
Thank You, this video helped to decide to stay with my 70D.
The touch screen really helps me do a much better job of pulling focus in auto, than I can do in manual.
For a second i thought the title said a6300 frustrating, i was ready to go ham but then it said awesome
Great video and information, the 18 minutes flew by. You speak eloquently and to the point. Definitely subscribed, looking forward to seeing more content from you.
Thank you! Great to hear
One of the most insightful review on A6300. Thanks.
I'm thinking about switching to this from my GH4... I do film long presentations sometimes and i'm curious if the overheating issue is only in 4k? or would i have overheating issues at 1080p as well?
+PeglegMedia It may eventually overheat in 1080p but I have yet to find the limit. I have had no issues at 1080p with the 6300 so you should be safe. You should also be good using an external recorder instead of recording internally to the card. That will also negate the 30min recording limit so if I were you, go for the a6300 and the Video assist monitor: bhpho.to/1T1u9gN
mind blowing camera thank u!
One thing you forgot to mention was the rolling shutter issue this has. Its not a problem for me because I dont shoot video, so I'm really considering this. Also the form factor and weight make it ideal for hiking trips.
I've mostly stopped caring. It's less of an "issue" and more of something that we will always see with cmos sensors to some degree. Some cameras are slightly worse and some are slightly better but they all have it. This is a consumer camera anyway...just a really good one
Good review Dan! I used Sony A6000 for still photograph a lot. Is it worth to upgrade to A6300 from your opinion?
+Jia Yang Thanks! The biggest upgrade on the photo side would be the AF system so if you are happy with the current AF abilities of your 6000 and don't shoot much advanced video, I would consider sticking with your 6000 or at least waiting for a good sale before purchasing. As a hole, the a6000 is a worthwhile update from the a6300 other than the AF system, most of the improvements are modest on the photo side with the massive improvements being on the video side.
Hi Dan, you really get into the point! You are very helpful! Thanks again.
I have the Sony a6000 and I absolutely love it will I upgrade to the 63000 yes when the price point drops
I have the A6000....purchasing the 24-70 2.8 lens do you recommend the A6300? I shoot boxing events some with low light. I have the 24-70 F4 Lens. But not getting the crispness due to the lighting and high speed please help
The A6300 is certainly better with AF, speed, and low light so it might fit you perfectly.
so the A6300 has a faster AF then lets say the A7Rii
Technically it is a newer system so yes
Hi. I have a question about the Samsung nx1. I want to get the sigma 18-35 but there's no SMART adapter. So my problem is that I won't be able to adjust aperature. So what can I do? Is there a way to adjust aperture without having a smart adapter. Thanks
+LuneTech No, if you have the NX1, you will want to stick with Samsung lenses which are thankfully good or use fully manual lenses like the Rokinon
You make Miami seem like a completely different city than the Miami I live in
Well it depends what area you're in
I've done some live broadcasting with my a6000 using a HDMI capture card for over 2 hours, and It never over heated. Idk if the camera get's hotter when it's processing and writing to memory or it's it's simple a legal declaration issue. Because legally it can't shoot more than 30mins or else it has to be classified as a video camera.
+VitoProduction The overheating and record limit are separate things. You can only record internally for 29 minutes otherwise it has to be classified as a video camera but there is no limit when using external recorders for that classification thus there is no limit when using the HDMI output to a separate recorder or capture card. The overheating is something that often happens after 20 minutes of recording if the camera reaches an internal temperature that the camera deems is too high. This can be impacted by ambient temperature, direct sunlight, battery temperature, screen being too close to the camera...and potentially even the camera itself as some users seem to not be getting the warning. It states in the manual that the camera will shut down when it determines internal temps are too high but there are so many factors that determine internal temps that it is tough to predict when it will happen. I have had mine overheat on me after 25 min of recording internally twice. I have not tested overheating when using HDMI outputs but I have had users state that it still will overheat, it just takes longer.
Hi Dan, I have heard about the overheating problems with this camera. it shuts down after 12 minutes of video because it over heats. what's the word on that?
It got better with some updates but in direct sun, it can still overheat though you will probably get over 20 minutes
Hii.. Which camera is the best for food recipe videos under $1000 CAD? Autofocus, best video quality and zoom are my concerns.. please help!
Check out the Canon T7i. Technically the A6300 is better quality but the T7i is easier to use and has better autofocus tracking. I'm sure you won't need 4k for what you are doing
@@learningcameras thank you! 4k is not necessary but would have been better if travelling outside...
@@learningcamerasHello again! if i increase my budget to CAD $1300, is 80D a good option or you will recommend other camera under 1300? Thank you!
Bought the A6000 yearssss ago but having issues with 1 pin stuck down on the body. I use my camera to take photos of birds in my park and that's about it. I got the 210mm kit lens with it but feel like it's time for a refresh. Is it worth buying a better lens (if so which one) or just go for an upgrade body but keep the lens so A6300 or A6500?
The overheating concerns me. If the camera overheats what happens? I assume it shuts off, but is the camera damaged even after it cools down? Are there ways to minimize this? Maybe using the viewfinder more and the screen less?
After watching this video, I have only one question for ask Mr. Watson. With all of your mentioned shortcomings, issues, ergonomic problems, along with all the other negative things you have found with this camera, would you please recommend the perfect all-in-one camera you would buy along with the price tag on that perfect all-in-one unit. You do seem to go into a lot of detail explaining why you don't like this camera.
You should watch this video for the answer: ua-cam.com/video/Vn4F_ObfLpc/v-deo.html
But yes, no camera has everything. But over the years I have learned that ergonomics, speed, lens selection, and usability are more important than quality to a degree. I would rather shoot a wedding with a Nikon D800 than Phase One camera for example. Obviously the quality on the Phase One is better than the D800 but depending on what you are shooting, it might not fit. In short, that was the a6300 for me...but watch the video and read the title which is my thought in a nutshell
Superb unbiased review, Dan! Handling (ease of use and enjoyment of use) is almost as important as image quality. I'll sacrifice a small drop in IQ for a huge step up in usability any day of the week.
If only this camera was made for larger hands and better button placement it would be a winner for more people than it already is now. Thanks for the great review.
thanks for the great review, what lens should I get for 4k video considering fast autofocus, wide angle and shallow depth of field!!
What setting did you use to match them? Was it difficult? Do you feel like you had to have different setting in order for them to match ?
very useful review!! which one is better between this camera and sony a7 for photography and also videography? hope you reply my comment, thanks man
Tough call. Usually I would go with the A7 but with the amazing AF system in the A6300, better video performance, and solid overall image quality, I would likely buy the A6300
+Dan Watson okay, thanks so much for the advice! :D
Great review, Dan, including the good, the bad and the ugly. Much appreciated. Giving this one second thoughts now as a B-camera. Strongly considering the a6500 now... but the price!
Hi really good review. Would you say this is a good B camera for the a7s II for wedding/events?
Kinda wish they released an Alpha version with NO video and spent all the extra money on refining all the stills features and AF performance. I have had a 6300 for over a year and have shot video ZERO times so I don't experience any of the overheating or poor battery life. My only issue with this camera are the ergonomics. Then I think about it from a manufacturing standpoint, all these simple shapes are for cutting tooling costs. Would I pay more purely for ergonomics? Nope, intead I just got a smallrig cage, not ideal but it definitely adds some good bulk.
Thank you so much for this excellent review! I've got a6300 too after reading so many good things. I own also a canon 5d mk3 and a canon 7d2 which I use mainly for wildlife photography. I would love to use this Sony for travelling so to leave the heavy canon and lenses at home and travel lighter. Right now I only have the kit lens 16-50. What lens would you recommend for landscape and travel photography? I fear 16mm on aps-c is not good enough. I was looking for the Sony 10-18 and 18-105 for 16-50 replacement. Thanks!
Hi Dan, great review. I want to see if you can give me some suggestions. I currently have the Omd EM10ii camera and a few prime lens. I heard people said a bigger sensor is better, so I was thinking about upgrading. I been looking at the a6300, XT1, Xpro 2, xt2(rumor said coming soon). The a6300 has a lot of great stuff and some I don't like just as you said. They also have some low cost primes. The xt1 is old. The Xpro 2 is good, but a little big. I heart the xt2 will have everything the Xpro 2 has. And more. I don't do much video, but I need fast lens to tak pictures of kids indoor. The question is how much better is the aps-c and micro 4/3 sensor? Which camera do you think is the best? Does it even make sense for me to up my to aps-c? Thank you.
+Sam Wong Thanks! The sensor size is definitely one of the driving points for determining quality but not all sensors are created equal and in the end they have to be paired with a good lens, usable body, and processed by the camera. Fuji is doing a great job with photography and I have been impressed with the quality they are delivering from such a small sensor. That said, Sony is also doing a great job thus the bigger sensor in this case might win with better low light results and dynamic range. If you are looking for a small camera, you will have to deal with some ergonomic issues so the a6300 is probably a good choice and if you shoot video at all, it would be an easy decision for me to get the Sony.
+Dan Watson thank you Dan. That's what was making my decisions much harder is the a6300 is a very capable camera. I agree with you the ergonomic of the cameras not so great. I use my friend's a6000 and I really didn't like the back wheels so much because change my settings with a simple touch. Lens wise, Sony has some low cost primes, good lens, not great where Fuji's Lens seems to be much more superior according to many of the reviewers. Thank you for your suggestion.
Great review. You hit on some points that others have missed. I was looking at the a6300 for video, but may look elsewhere now. Thanks!
Thanks! Depends on your needs. The A6300 absolutely has amazing quality, it's just a matter of dealing with the limitations
Thumbs up for the informative review. Made the decision to order this after watching.
great video. what camera did you use to film this video?
great work ...
Thanks. This was shot on the Panasonic G7
What type of lens is on the camera? Very interested in photography and wanting to purchase a sony A6300, but i'm not sure which lens to go with.
Very thorough review :-) Just curiosity though : many reviewers seem to take issue with the Sony a6xxx ergonomics. How much of this is simply because most of the reviewers are coming from Canon and Nikon and are used to that kind of layout ? As someone who has always primarily had Sony digital cameras I , for example, find Canon and Nikon ergonomics for photos to be less to my liking. The placement of the viewfinder on the left (as opposed to the middle) is much more comfortable if you are right eye dominant - your nose is not up against the screen. Similarly I like the fact that all the controls are on the right side of the camera. The button and wheels placement is such that I don't have to take my eye from the viewfinder at all while changing settings - I can do it all by feel with my thumb and index finger and never really hit a button inadvertently - meanwhile my left hand is free to hold the lens and operate the focus ring with never a need to take it away to operate buttons while setting up a hand held shot. That to me is a real plus especially when using a large lens. Perhaps I prefer the Sony layout because I shoot photos 99 percent of the time using the viewfinder ? When it comes to video I agree though - a fully articulating touch screen would be a real plus and the video button placement is a pain on the a6300. I preferred the position on the NEX 5. Of course I generally shoot video from a tripod or video monopod and use a wired remote so the button placement is not that big an issue - plus for extensive video shoots as opposed to filming little snippets I prefer a camcorder.
Some of it is change but most of that is just the layout but there is more to it than that. No front dial from a camera like this is frustrating. Even coming from a Sony A7 and using this as a 2nd body is difficult because of the massive layout change and lack of a front dial. The rear wheel is also tough to get to and the back wheel with the dpad is SO easy to accidentally move. Also, I'm not sure anyone thinks that video record button is in a good spot. The lack of a touch screen certainly doesn't help moving your AF points around and the A6300 has a horrible D-pad and again, surrounded by that flimsy wheel. The rear LCD technically tilts down but try doing that on a tripod...the plate prevents it from moving down at all. And also using larger full frame lenses (mandatory if you need an F2.8 zoom) leaves little room for your fingers to grip. Things like that.
About the 6300 - What is the crop factor at 4k 30p? Does it uses a
sensor area equivalent to the GH4? Is it still as good as the GH4 at 4k
30p? I am asking because I was told that it uses the full size of its
APC sensor only at 4k 24p.
+360PuertoRico It's a 2x crop in 30p I believe so still larger than the 2.3x crop of the GH4 in 4k video. Yes, it only uses the full sensor in 4k 24p
Why is it that your 6300 seems to have so much better quality than others, especially during video? Is it the lenses?
Do you have the overheating issue with this camera?
Settings maybe? Could also be the export settings to youtube. I'm using decent lenses but most video was shot with the 18-105mm F4 and 50mm F1.8 which are not super expensive lenses. I did have the overheating issue. Anywhere from 17-30 minutes usually I got the warning.
So hard to justify a $1000 video camera that overheats like that. I'm looking to upgrade my equipment before moving to Hawaii and something that overheats under indoor conditions like the A6000/A6300 I don't think will be for me.
is it worth upgrading from the a6000 especially when it comes low light, the a6000 sucks. how much better is the low light with the a6300? with the a6000 if im in the city with a good amount of light it does good but anything lower than that it sucks and I have a good lens with a f1.8 ....
Nope, essentially no big difference in low light, especially when shooting RAW. However, usually people don't complain about the A6000 in low light. You would be better off checking out the A7III: geni.us/A7IIIgear
New to this whole video thing. I currently shoot with a a6000 and probably going to get a second camera (a6300). My question is you mentioned in this video of the f4 lens that's good for video. Can you send me the link for this lens. I have the kit lens and the 55-210 and want to get an all around better lens that I can switch between the two cameras. Thanks
Thanks Dan! Does the focus picking and zebras for exposure stay available when using a third party lens adapter? Also, how long can you record for (overheating aside) at 4K and or 1080? Thanks! Great video!!!
+luis Ascanio thanks! You get 29 min in both 4k and 1080p. Yes, peaking and zebras still working on the adapters
+Dan Watson thanks! Any chances You'll do a review using Nikon lenses and adapter for Nikon lenses?
+luis Ascanio Probably not. I personally am currently shooting Canon mostly so I don't have a bunch of Nikon lenses to test at the moment. Plus, I find most want Canon EF since most Cinema lenses are Canon EF mount. Those who want Nikon mounts usually are just coming from Nikon lenses and don't want to sell them all right away so there are fewer people interested in the Nikon adapters. But the main reason is I don't have a bunch of Nikon lenses to test right now
+Dan Watson cool... Thanks!
nice review bro.. if your going to compare the video quality from sony a6300 to canon. what model would it be?
Thanks! The a6300 most closely compares to the Canon 80D but the Canon will not shoot 4k and is missing a bunch of video centered features like log recording, focus peaking... That said, I am a big fan of the Canon 80D for shooting 1080p video.
thanks for the quick reply.. it really helps me.. btw.. i hit subscribe.. ☺
Hey Dan, great review thank you. I’m looking to buy an A6300 and primarily do landscapes, watched and read a few reviews now and I appreciate the image quality will be far superior to my Canon 700d but is the menu and ergonomics a deal breaker? I need a camera that is simple and quick to operate. Thanks Scott
Sorry for the late reply. The menu and ergonomics are not dealbreakers but it will take some time to get used to and customize it the way you like it. I probably wouldn't call it simple though lol
I am looking for a lens to take the best possible video with this camera is there anything thing you recommend something not too expensive as I just purchased the kit
The Sony 50mm F1.8 OSS is a great lens bhpho.to/1sNf6fo
Overheating, rolling shutter no battery life makes it kind of half unusable for video... Regardless how good image or auto focus one gets. Fix that Sony and add a touch screen, image stabilisation and i get one. Nice G7 footage by the way ;)
A6300 or olympus omde m 10 mark 3? I am confused between these two models. Can you please suggest me ?
Rergarding the battery life, another change from the a6000 is that the a6300 can be used while plugged into a usb power bank. I charge my a6000 a lot using mine but unfortunately you can't use it while charging.
Is the a6000 real good, even with kit lens?
"You can't use it while charging." Yes, I found this out after I bought my A6000 and then got a third-party charger and extra battery. (I should've got two or three batteries.!)
Great review. Q. I have a Panasonic DMC FZ200 25-600mm which I use at 600. I need to have a camera with 24-36 megapixels. I agree totally on the ergonomics of the A6000...frustrating...any suggestions?
What camera would you recommend for somebody starting out in photography? I know next to nothing but it's recently sparked my interest. Thank you in advanced.
Check out these cameras: kit.com/learningcameras/best-cameras-under-1000
All are great options but the A6300 & 77D are my favorite if you really want to start getting in to it.
I'm a 5dii user and i was planning to buy this camera for my 4k video works in near future. I watched lots of reviews about this camera on youtube and i examined the raw samples you provided. First of all, raw photos did not satisfy me. I opened all of them in Adobe camera raw with zero sharpness and noise reduction. I adjusted only the shadows to see the dynamic range. Dynamic range is better than 5dii, thanks to new Sony sensor and its capabilities. But photos aren't tack sharp. Even in the center of the frame. I suspected you used a kit lens but i saw that you have a 24-70 F2.8 which is a $2200 lens. I noticed motions also did not freeze in 1/3200 shutter speed. I don't have a 4K display yet, so i couldn't see the video in native resolution. As a result, A6300 has a fair performance as a camera to take professional photos but video features make this cam worth to buy for 4K footage.
+Kerem Yucel Yeah, did not use the kit lens at all. Everything was shot with the Sony 50mm F1.8, 24-70 F2.8 Gmaster and 85mm F1.4 Gmaster which are all great lenses.
The flash button is not a digital button, its a release type of button. I agree about the touchscreen and dials. Sad for 2016
Great review Dan!!!
The ergonomics and UI is something that has always kept me away from Sony. I remember years ago using a friends NEX and the ergo sucked. It was so bad that she kept accidentally changing the exposure comp and wondering what was wrong.
Also, on the lens front... Is there any option to use the new line of Sigma lenses?
If they mount natively they might be a good solution.
Thanks for the great review.
Hey, thanks! So the Sigma lenses do not mount natively to the a6300 as Sigma only produces A mount and not E so far. Knowing this, Sigma did create an adapter to get their Canon EF mount lenses on the Sony a6300 E mount but from what I have heard (have not used it personally yet), it's no better than the AF on the Metabones so not great for fast focus tracking. Plus, it mostly only works with Sigma lenses as some Canon ones have issues
Too bad. I wish Sony had their lens mounts sorted out a little better.
I always feel like the adapter thing is a draw back.
I have the Sigma 18-35 f1.8 on a Nikon d7200 and it rocks.
Excellent review. I love my a6000 and the new a6300 I recently bought!
I'm surprised nobody recommends using the battery grip for the a6000/6300. It'll extend your battery life by 2-3x and should help with overheating too, as the batteries aren't heating up the body itself...
I tried to use the neewe version but this produces an error message at the cam. something like incompatible battery. The neewer grip was loaded with two original sony batterys.
Excellent. I have an A6000, love it. Really debating the upgrade as I mostly do stills but like having better noise performance (I've heard it's better by an entire stop). Things like the EVF, slightly better battery life, 4K option, and weather resistance are all very intriguing upgrades.
Hey man I just bought the a6000 last week and looking to return it for 6300? Not much of a video shooter but more on stills. Any thoughts?
I don't have the A6300 (sure wish I did!) but from what I understand, there isn't much of a justifiable upgrade for the still photographer from the A6000 to the A6300. The A6300 pushes video forwards more with 4K, slow motion, and Slog. I do know that the A6300 does provide about a stop better noise control and sensitivity. Not sure if that's worth twice the price at this point for myself though.
Still 24 MP and 11 FPS burst with 22 RAW buffer which are more important factors to me. Focus points more than doubled although A6000 is no slouch.
+Enrico Mangalindan Jr If you can return the 6000 and get your money back, the a6300 is certainly worth $200-300 more. But selling a used a6000 would net you even a greater difference in price between bodies and might not be worth it for photos alone. If you are unhappy with the AF performance of the a6000, that would be the biggest reason to upgrade other than video.
for someone who is shooting live concert photos where the musicians move around a lot on stage, the sony A6300 would be better for photo quality and auto focus compared to a nikon or canon right? and do you think the 6300 is worth the extra money compared to the A6000 also for autofocus and photo quality? sorry for the long question I'm just getting a new camera soon and want to make sure i get the best one (: thank you
The Canon 80D and Nikon D7200 would give similar quality performance and autofocus for event shooting. I would say the A6300 would offer slightly lower autofocus performance in those low light venues. The Canon 80D offers better color tones but the Nikon and Sony offer better shadow quality and dynamic range. The A6300 is definitely worth it over the a6000 for the reasons you mentioned. If you want to shoot video + photos, I would go with the A6300 1st, 80D 2nd, and D7200 3rd. For only photos I might go with the D7200 1st, 80D 2nd, and the A6300 3rd but each have unique advantages/disadvantages.
thank you so much!
Hi Dan, thank you for your review.What would you advise: I have a Nikon D90 with my kit lens and a something-300 mm lens) but find it bulky to carry arround. So I'm looking for a smaller camera, with at least same capability of zooming. Am looking into the Olympus OMD EM 10 Mark 2, Fuji XT 10 and Sony A6300. What do I photograph most? Faces, but also my kids when they are showjumping, and when we are sailing I like to zoom in on the coast line............I cannot figure out which camera to take any more..........Oh, and ofcourse I donn't want to compromise my DSLR quality pictures. (Tried to find you on FB, so that I can send you this question in pm, but couldn't find you, sorry)
Hey, thanks! You can find me on FB at facebook.com/learningcameras which is also in the description. I would say the a6300 would be a good bet for you. It will give you a big increase in picture quality, video, and the AF is still good enough to keep up with fast moving subjects. The biggest compromise you will be making is in terms of ergonomics and the benefit will be a much smaller/lighter body. Unfortunately good lenses will cost a bit more than some Nikon options but nothing massive. There is a Fujifilm XT-2 coming out later this month that would be a good alternative with better ergonomics and similar quality/features but it will cost more. You can check out more info here if you want though: learningcameras.com/news/386-fujifilm-xt-2-announced
Hi dan, thank you for your answer! I will look into the X2 .......and in the meanwhile save some more money, since the a6300 is the most expensive one😃
For traveling and street photography, which one do you think is the better choice, the sony a6300 or the a7ii?
The A7rII has better ergonomics, better quality, and is still great for traveling. If you can afford it, you should get it. If you can't, the a6300 would probably be a better option over the A7II due to faster/better focusing, faster shooting, better video...and some other new tech. If you are shooting most landscapes or still objects with no video, I might consider the A7II
+Dan Watson Thank you for response. Unfortunately I can't afford the A7R II. I'm worried about the a6300's overheating issues while taking pictures, due to the fact that i live in a very hot country. Most likely i will wait for the A7III then.
The only time you should experience overheating would be when recording 4k video and even then, you should easily get 10-15 minutes before the warning. I would say the a6300 might be a good choice for you
what lenses were you using the most? It would be great to let us know on the video what lenses and settings were used. Thanks!
Sure, I used the Sony 50mm F1.8 OSS, Sony GM 24-70 F2.8 and Sony 85mm F1.4 GM almost exclusively. I think for 1-2 shots I had my Canon 70-200 F2.8 IS II on there.
Excellent and honest review. Thank you.
can I record randomly more than 30 minutes?
You just can't record continuously without stopping
Canon 80D does not shoot 4K.. So when this heats up does the camera shut off? I thought Sony "fixed" that by just allowing the warning to be seen on the camera and disabling the actual shut down mode.
It will show a warning icon before it shuts off so you will have some notice to be prepared. Sony's A6500 does have an option to extend the life by allowing it to heat up more in order to not turn off. It will eventually still shut down but it will buy you extra time. To my knowledge they have not added that menu item to the A6300 yet.
Picture wise the a6300 is almost the same as a6000. I allmost ordered the a6300 but decided to go for the a6000 and use what i saved for the sony ax53. It is nice to have a dedicated videocamera - it will not overheat! I would only buy the a6300 for photo and video if total weight was a major factor.
I have an RX100ii and I was wondering if you can assign the aperture control to the ring around the lens like on the RX100. I set mine up that way so I can change aperture there, press the dial button to the left for ISO changes and spinning the dial changes the shutter speed. That way I don't have to go into a menu for basic changes. After using it this way I can change setting very quickly. Just a tip if it works the same way. Also I have 3 user programs I can assign initial settings too that helps. For instance I have a setting for long exposures, another for timelapse settings. That also helps keep me out of the menu system.
No, you can't program the aperture to the lens that I know of
Nice video. Can I ask what kind of speakers are those behind the computer monitor? Thanks 🙂
Thanks! They are some JBL Studio 810's
I am looking to start shooting weddings. I have a camera that I will have on me but I need two stationary cameras on tripods to capture the actual ceremony. What camera would you recommend for continual filming for an entire ceremony?
My favorite for something like that is the GH5 which has no recording limit and can shoot 4k to 2 cards at once for redundancy
I got this background hissing sound when I start recording. It just won't stays completely silent in an enclose room without any sound. Turning the audio rec level down doesn't eliminate the background noise. Is it a defect or normal? Thanks
Try turning image stabilization off on the lens and switching to manual focus to see if it goes away
I have a 5D Mark II right now, do you suggest getting a 5D3 or a 6D + A6300. I want to use the A6300 for video
+Rattu For video, skip Canon for now...they are really not competitive at the moment unless you get their cinema cameras. Go with the a6300 or if you want better ergonomics and don't mind sacrificing low light ability, get the GH4. If you have to do long recording sessions, you may need to jump up to the A7s or A7sII to avoid potential overheating.
Would you recommend this camera i have one of the first Canon 7D series but it quite cutting it out for me anymore im looking more into Sony at the moment but i want a light setup! Sony 7ar are awesome yet too expensive what do you recommend?
It's a great camera for both photos and video. My biggest issues are ergonomics, battery life, and overheating with long 4k video recordings. If you can handle that, you would definitely see a quality bump from the original 7D. Very different style camera though.
I am pretty new to camera's when it comes to fishing around for settings, would i get frustrated when shooting a short film with this? How long would it take me to get use to it. I was always a run and gun guy using auto focus however i know i need to learn to pull focus when on set. I am afraid i will not be able to move fast with this camera, even though i have used a nikon 3200 where i was always pulling focus on it manually on my short film.
There will be some walking and slow running i will have to do in my next film so any suggestions for a 4k camera with great usability so i can focus on creating?
So the Panasonic GH5 is an excellent choice. A little more expensive but lenses are cheaper. I'm actually selling one as well if you are interested: goo.gl/c132mA
Otherwise the A6300 or A6500 would be your best options for 4k unless you jump up to the Sony A7III
Hi Dan, thanks for the great review. I have the 6300 and have an odd effect. Before pressing record on my A6300 the image on the LED looks quite neutral, but then once I am recording the image style changes subtly.
Have you noticed this? And if so, do you know how to make the pre-pressing record view look like it will when I press record?
I have set all to Manual mode and removed all auto-features. I have tried using different 'creative styles' and the neutral style but even the neutral style, once I press record the display changes colors subtly.
Hey, thanks! So the image you see on the screen is rendered for color accuracy the way Sony wants it while the recorded image is styled with whatever 'creative style' you pick so they will never look completely the same. However, you can edit every style so you might find the neutral is good but you need to turn down the contrast a bit more. Thankfully Sony lets you do that.
Thanks, Dan, I realized I was not on movie mode but in the "M" for Manual picture mode.
It would have been nice if we could have seen what you were doing. With the camera. Try getting closer to the lens
My a6300 overheated and froze up during an important unrepeatable shoot in Thailand. I was not even shooting movie but stills. I was out in a hot sun and everything felt hot to touch including the a6300. Later in the day it cooled off and the camera came back to life. At $1K plus, this is an inexcusable fault and means the a6300 is unreliable for important shoots in hot conditions. There's not much point suggesting I keep my shooting to cool days when I'm in Thailand, or other hot climates. Various bloggers offer solutions like upgrading the firmware, which apparently allows you to override the safety shut-off features, thereby putting your camera at risk of being fried. Plus you can mount a little fan on the back of the camera! What?! Add to that the utterly fiddly controls, with very sensitive dials and buttons that easily get thrown off chosen settings. Add to that the horrible video button. It takes 2-3 seconds for the video to start once you push the button (in itself a feat to achieve if you have normal sized fingers), and another 2-3 seconds to stop recording when you push video off. Meanwhile an important moment is being lost. The smallness of everything is why this camera is great for travel. However, it is all for naught if the camera is unusable. I think Sony is trying to achieve too much and doing so by launching unready cameras and then fixing bugs with uber-expensive upgrades (6000, 6300, 6500, 6800, 7000 etc). If they cut all the not-really-nessary features and made the a63000 more reliable it would be a dream. I would love to love this camera but I cannot. I even long sometimes for my old Canon kit which was so user-friendly and so reliable.
Debating between the a6300 and the a6000. Mostly going to be using it for photography.. not so much video recording.. Was thinking about just getting the a6000 and investing the extra money into lenses.. Is the image quality that much better with this newer model? Thanks!
+Anthony Orellana I dont think the differences I have seen, specifically in high ISO are very dramatic to be honest BUT one feature I love on my A7Rii and that the A6300 has is the continuous Eye AF. The A6000 has the single focus one.
Eye AF is just pure magic if your thing is photographing people. If not then not so sure if expending the extra money on the A6300 is as good an option. I believe you also get the extra fast AF with LAEA3 and lenses like Tamron 70-200mm F2.8 and 15-30mm F2.8 while you would have to use the LAEA4 with the A6000. That is another reason why I may eventually get the A6300 as my second body since I shoot both of those lenses which I cannot really use with my A6000 and I dont want to get another adapter. :)
Good luck!
+Anthony Orellana I think for the $400 price difference, the a6300 is worth it. If nothing else it will be worth more when you sell it plus you get new features, better quality, and better autofocus tracking. Who knows, this camera may get you more into video as well.
Nice video, thanks man! What camera did you use for shooting this video, please?
Thanks! Filmed on the Panasonic G7
Damn! That looks so sharp, maybe even sharper than A6300.
I love my G7. Small, light, cheap, all my manual controls, flip out touchscreen, wifi, and the quality crushes almost everything else. It's weak above 1600 ISO though but for daylight shooting, that thing rocks.
I am thinking of buying A6300, but the rolling shutter is probably deal killer for me... So I don´t know if I should wait for GH5. What do you think?
I don't think the GH5 will fix the rolling shutter thing but I'm not sure the a6300 is the right camera for a filmmaker if that is what you are. Instead of crippling their entry level cameras like most manufactures, Sony threw in everything in the a6300 which makes it look like more than it is. Plus the quality is great. But ultimately, it is not a camera for shooting professional video, despite the quality and endless features. The GH4 feels (and is) more like a camera meant for a videographer. As such, it doesn't have the small issues that plague the a6300. Unfortunately the quality especially in low light of the a6300 is better, but the GH4 for video feels right. I would either look at the Sony A7SII and GH4 or consider waiting for the GH5 depending on your uses. It seems like you are a video shooter and using this for more than the causal recording of the family vacations.
You talk about limited lens options for this camera but what about the sigma art line? Wouldn't the 18-35mm 1.8 art lens be perfect for this camera?
Yep, but you need adapters which means no AF (or limited AF). I just mean nothing native unlike other cameras. For example, the Canon 80D can use the Sigma 18-35 without an adapter and with full autofocus performance in both photos and videos.
Yeah...I'm hoping some e mounts start showing up especially for full frame FE