| Mode | When to use it | a6400 specific tip | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Portraits, product shots. You control blur. | Set ISO to "Auto" with a max limit of 6400. | | S (Shutter Priority) | Sports, cars, waterfalls. | Turn on "Auto ISO" and set "Min. Shutter Speed" to "Fast" in menu. | | M (Manual) | Studio, astrophotography, flash. | Use the Histogram in the display to expose perfectly. | | Auto | Never. | Seriously. Don't. You lose all control. |
Use this setting when you want to capture silky-smooth 5x slow-motion footage. sony a6400 camera guide
When shooting long 4K video clips, set the Auto Power OFF Temp. to High . This tells the camera to tolerate more heat before shutting down automatically to cool off. | Mode | When to use it |
| Problem | Solution | |---------|----------| | “Camera overheats” | Set Auto Power OFF Temp → High; flip screen away from body | | Soft images in low light | Increase ISO (Auto ISO max 6400), use faster lens | | Autofocus hunts in video | Switch to + Tracking ; lower focus speed in menu | | Can’t see menu clearly | Press DISP button to cycle screen info layout | | | S (Shutter Priority) | Sports, cars, waterfalls