The focus of most digital cameras has moved away from photography and more towards video shooting. This is where mirrorless cameras come into the picture. They have been around for nearly a decade now but have taken center-stage recently. Sony has been at the forefront of mirrorless cameras and while they didn’t take off as intended, the advent of YouTube bloggers and video creators means that there is a demand for a professional but compact and easy-to-use video camera that can also be used for photography. That solution is the new and refined, Sony’s Alpha 6400.
Make no mistake, Sony Alpha 6400 is firstly a camera, powered by a very powerful sensor. It’s a 24.2 megapixel sensors which might sound average to those used to hearing about smartphone camera sensors with high megapixel ratings. A good sensor on a good camera like this can produce quality that can put any mobile phone camera to shame. Professional cameras like the Alpha 6400 come built with larger sensors, allowing it produce extraordinary images, even in low-light situations. It can even capture photos and videos in dim lighting, where a mobile phone camera would otherwise suffer. There are other benefits too. Most of us look at photos shot on mobile phones which look fine on small screens but on a good laptop, monitor or TV, it’s easy to see the shortcomings.
Video footage shot on a camera like this also show the same benefits. There are other things about the Sony Alpha 6400, like the number of focus points on the camera. You can’t go wrong with 425 phase detection autofocus points that cover 84 per cent of the entire frame. This allows for quick focus and good tracking even with the object in motion. This is particularly useful while shooting videos. There is also some smart technology that goes into the focus systems. One such example is the 4D focus feature which lets you focus on objects as they approach you, even though they may appear to stay stationary in the frame. The camera can detect the motion and adjust the focus for you. You’ll also notice the depth of field as the object comes closer. There are other tracking mechanisms as well, such as eye recognition which can spot people and animals.
There is more to the Sony Alpha 6400 such as its 8 frames per second, silent shooting mode which is useful when you need silence from the camera shutter, in certain setups. If you turn the mode off, the Alpha 6400 can shoot continuous shots at an impressive, 11 frames per second. Most beginner and mid-range cameras from a few years back had shooting speeds of up to 5 and 6 frames per second. Some of the other impressive stats include the ISO range that spans ISO 100 to ISO 32,000 under normal conditions. There are interpolation settings for increasing this even further, but only under specific circumstances.
This camera is designed primarily for shooting videos. It shoots 4K videos at 30fps, and 1080p videos at an even higher 120fps. It can be used to create slow motion shots especially considering the kind of video quality you get from the camera. It even has support for high-quality, external microphones cameras.
The camera also has a rotating screen that’s perfect for vlogging or shooting selfie-videos outdoors, or at home. The displays a 3-inch TFT display which delivers natural colors, so you get an idea of what you’re seeing. It also helps that it is a touchscreen so all the controls can be accessed without using dials and buttons. The menus in the software interface are very minimalistic and easy to understand. It’s also tastefully done, and it can be customized to your liking, so you don’t have to navigate through too many menus to the feature you’re looking for.
It also helps that the camera can be charged using a USB port. This opens a world of possibilities, allowing you to go anywhere you want with your camera and charge it using even a battery pack.
Like any other modern camera, the Sony Alpha 6400 also comes with Wi-Fi and NFC features. This means you can connect your mobile phone or any other device to the camera. You could even remotely shoot footage using the provided software, using a laptop or PC. This is very useful when you’re shooting wildlife from a distance or if you’re doing a studio shoot in a studio-like environment. You can quickly preview and tweak photos on the go.
The Sony Alpha 6400 isn’t all about the features and performance either. There is a large ecosystem surrounding Sony cameras. The Sony Alpha 6400 uses an E mount, and there are several lenses you can choose from, for all kinds of photo and video shooting.
If you have been pushing back a camera purchase, now is a good time to consider the Sony Alpha 6400. This is a modern camera that makes a great long-term purchase, and the features won’t be outdated anytime in the future. It is particularly a great camera if you’re planning on shooting a lot of footage. Its compact size and sturdy design make it versatile in all kinds of environments. The Sony Alpha 6400 is now available at Reliance Digital and you can buy it from our web site or by visiting your nearest store.
A mirror-less future – Sony Alpha 6400
