Sony A6400 Camera Guide ((exclusive)) Guide

Sony A6400 Camera Guide: Unlocking the Power of Your Mirrorless Camera

  • Goal: Blur the background (Bokeh).
  • Aperture (F-stop): Set to the lowest number your lens allows (e.g., f/1.8 or f/2.8).
  • Focus: Turn on Eye-AF.

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    Sony A6400 Camera Guide: Unlocking the Full Potential of Your Camera

    • C1 (Custom Button 1): Assign "Focus Area" to switch quickly between Wide and Zone.
    • C2: Assign "Eye AF" toggle for quickly activating portrait mode.
    • AF-ON Button: By default, this activates autofocus. Separating focus from the shutter button (back-button focus) is a professional technique that the a6400 supports perfectly.
    • My Menu: Utilize the "My Menu" tab to store your most frequently used settings, such as Format or Wi-Fi settings, so they are always one click away.
    • Format: File Format → XAVC S 4K.
    • Record Setting: 24p 100M (for cinematic look) or 30p 100M (for vlogging).
    • Auto Power OFF Temp. (Crucial): By default, the camera overheats after 20 minutes of 4K. Fix this: Menu → Setup → Auto Power OFF Temp. → High. It will now record until the battery dies.
    • Picture Profile: You have two paths.

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