Here’s everything you need to know about getting started with the Sony a6400
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card:
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- Open the battery/memory card compartment.
- Insert the charged battery and compatible memory card (SDXC recommended)
Attaching a Lens:
- Align the lens’s white dot with the camera’s white dot.
- Rotate the lens clockwise until it clicks into place.
Powering On:
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- Turn the switch to the “on” position located on the top right-hand side of the camera.
Choosing a Shooting Mode:
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- Turn the mode dial to select Auto, P (Program Auto), A (Aperture Priority), S (Shutter Priority), or M (Manual).
Navigate to Format:
- Use the control wheel to navigate to the Setup (toolbox icon) menu.
- Scroll down to find the Format option.
- *This will erase all footage on your memory card, so make sure it’s backed up*
Adjusting your Focus:
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- When in manual mode, use the outermost ring on the lens to adjust the focus of your image.
- When in automatic focus mode, press the shutter button halfway to focus, and fully to capture the image.
Adjusting the Shutter Speed:
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- When the Menu is closed, use the scroll wheel to adjust your shutter speed, the lower the number, the brighter your image will be.
Adjusting the Aperture:
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- Use the wheel on the top right-hand side of the camera to adjust your Aperture, the lower the number, the brighter the image.
Taking a Photo:
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- Frame your shot using the LCD screen or electronic viewfinder.
- Press the shutter button halfway to focus, and fully to capture the image.
Recording a Video:
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- Frame your shot using the LCD screen or electronic viewfinder.
- Press the red “record” button situated on the right-hand side of the camera to start recording. Press it again to stop.
