Thanks for all the info! I was having a hard time trying to find details about the HDMI 4K output signal of the A6400 and you nailed it all in one video. I'm gonna pair it with Elgato Facecam 4K to upgrade our school YT Lives to 4K/UHD (currently at QuadHD using a Samsung S8+ with ivCam software). You're a life-saver! And nice to know you're a fellow Mary Spender fan! 🎸

@RogerinFinland

8 күн бұрын

First of all, Mary's great!! 😁 And happy to help! It's difficult to figure out everything on one's own so I thought it was worth sharing 👍🏼

Excellent video. I was all set to get the a6500. But, after seeing that the screen was hard to see in daylight compared to the a6400, I switched to the a6400. Yes, the a6500 has IBIS and s6400 doesn't. But, the flip up screen and brighter monitor are important. So, now, I'm getting the a6400.

@RogerinFinland

2 жыл бұрын

It's always about what features are more important to one's use case 👍🏻👍🏻

Thanks, that was very helpful.

@RogerinFinland

3 ай бұрын

Happy to help, and thanks for the comment!!

Thank you so much for your help. Good video. God bless you! 😊🔥👍🏼

@RogerinFinland

Жыл бұрын

Happy to help and thank you for your comment!!

Awesome video. Thanks. 2:05 helped me (Face Tracking + 4k).

@RogerinFinland

3 жыл бұрын

Excellent! I'm glad the video was useful 😊 and thanks a lot for dropping by and commenting!!

Very helpful. Nothing that breaks this camera for me, so I think I will get it.

@RogerinFinland

10 ай бұрын

It's still a great camera 👍🏼

Good job! I enjoy your videos

@RogerinFinland

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for the comment!! Appreciate that very much 😊👍🏻

thank you for the helpful info.

@RogerinFinland

3 жыл бұрын

Happy to help!!

Great video! Thanks!

@RogerinFinland

2 жыл бұрын

Happy to help! 👍🏼😊

Thank you!

@RogerinFinland

3 жыл бұрын

Happy to help! 😊👍🏻

Great content - thanks! One question though: is eye tracking autofocus also supported in video mode when streaming only?

@RogerinFinland

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind comment!! For the a6400 eye detection works only for photos. In video it's face detection. And when streaming (using USB as PC Remote) face detection is also disabled, so it's only "normal" AF. Fortunately it's still pretty great 😁

great job! very interesting video! thanks. 👌🏻🙏🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@RogerinFinland

3 жыл бұрын

Should apply also to the a6600 😉

@joancarulla838

3 жыл бұрын

@@RogerinFinland is very good news! 👌🏻👍🏻😉

Great, thank you!

@RogerinFinland

Жыл бұрын

Happy to help! 👍🏼😊

I’m interested in being able to effectively dual record from my a6400 so I have a backup copy - am I right in thinking you can do this? Record to the cameras SD card and an external hard drive attached into an atomos ninja? Would I need to get the ninja 5 to do this or is there a cheaper version that would suffice? I typically would be recording at 4K 25fps and using manual focus so the face detection etc doesn’t matter. Thank you!

@RogerinFinland

3 жыл бұрын

Hi! Yes it's possible to record both internally and externally at the same time, with the AF limitations I mentioned in the video. If you want to record 4K I think that the Ninja V is probably the cheapest option. I can't remember the price of the Black magic Design Video Assist, do you could check those. Unlike monitors (where there's a plethora of cheap options) I don't think there are any recorders m

@kingweddingmedia

3 жыл бұрын

@@RogerinFinland thank you! I’ll take a look!

Does the a6400 HDMI output camera audio as well, for example if I were using a capture card for streaming and wanted camera audio? I have a specific use case where I'd like to route audio from my Scarlett audio interface in to the camera's mic in port and then stream it, but there's no audio transmitted when using the camera as a webcam over usb.

@RogerinFinland

2 жыл бұрын

I'm actually not sure 🤔 I would say that Yes since I've used the a6400 with an external recorder (Ninja V) and there's audio there. I always record audio separately, and that's why I'm not sure.

Hi Roger Thanks for your video, great help! I try to set my HDMI clean output to 1080p/30fps (29.97) but i can't manage to do it... it's only 24 or 60. My external recorder recognizes 4k/30 or 1080/60 but i want the sony to send an 1080p/30 signal. Do you know how to do it? Thanks

@RogerinFinland

2 жыл бұрын

According to Sony's help website for the a6400 it is only possible to output 24 or 60 via HDMI (in NTSC). I assume that in PAL it's possible to do it in 25 or 50 since I only use 25p. So unfortunately it doesn't seem to be a possible option.

So this also applies when you are using a capture card, right? The only limitation would be if the capture card supports 4k?

@RogerinFinland

3 жыл бұрын

I would assume so, yes. I don't think the camera would distinguish between a capture card, external monitor or recorder.

We bought 2 monitors to try for video recording. When set to 1080p the on screen display works, when we change to 4K it only shows the image but no on screen display??

@RogerinFinland

10 ай бұрын

I don't have the camera with me, but I think that's how it works. I did go through most limitations and quirks about the HDMI out on the a6400 but can't remember if I covered this or not from memory.

@Just3adventures

10 ай бұрын

So the camera only allows when using an external monitor to display all the stuff on the small screen on the monitor when filming in 1080? And when you film 4K the external monitor will only be the image with no onscreen display? That’s a bummer.. because you can’t see where it’s focusing, if it’s recording or not, audio lvls etc on the bigger monitor mounted on top when filming 4K

@RogerinFinland

10 ай бұрын

For that I used to use the tools in the monitor itself (audio levels and focus peaking). Also in 4K using a monitor does not do face detection autofocus if you record internally to the camera. As said, plenty of quirks.

Can I listen the audio from the extern monitor using a headphone p2? My camera show the video on the extern monitor but the audio plays on the camera speaker.

@RogerinFinland

Жыл бұрын

I am not sure but I believe that in playback the HDMI out is just video and that's why the sound comes via the camera. Unfortunately I no longer own the a6400 so I can't run the tests.

@ATappin

5 ай бұрын

Did you ever figure this out? Sound is coming through the camera for me

how long it cane be used continuously if im not recording internally and using only as a HDMI source to capture into my computer ? if we record it can get overheated after a point i heard !

@RogerinFinland

2 жыл бұрын

I've used it to stream via USB for more than 3h without overheating. Not sure of it's different via HDMI, but that's my experience.

@DJZen

2 жыл бұрын

thank you ! im primarily looking for Chroma keying in realtime ! so HDMI 4k ll be better than usb input i guess ! i read they removed the 30 mins recording limit in this camera which was there in previous model ! but it gets overheated around 90 mins in room temperature ! wondering if i can rely on hdmi for longer hours without recording ! if u find that info, please do post here. thanks again !

@RogerinFinland

2 жыл бұрын

To do that you'll need anyway a power solution (I guess a dummy battery and a big battery/wall outlet), which usually helps with overheating. Keeping the screen up/out from the body tends to help with overheating. My other experience with the a6400 and HDMI was using it for a short film, with a Ninja V. It was outputting 4K via the HDMI continuously, powered with an NPF via a dummy battery and never did overheat. Our shooting days were maybe 3-4h with the camera and the Ninja V running all the time and it was OK. All indoors in normal temperature conditions.

@DJZen

2 жыл бұрын

that helps. thanks a lot. Dummy battery is what i have in mind...

I don't know how dumb this questions is but if I use a monitor that displays in 4k, and my camera is shooting in 1080p, the actual shot will be 1080p right? Like when I go to edit it, everything actually depends on the camera's settings right?

@RogerinFinland

2 жыл бұрын

That's correct, for sure in the case of internal recording. If you use an external recorder (like the Ninja V), the a6400 outputs the same resolution than the internal recording is set so your comment is also correct in that case. And not only it wasn't a dumb question, but you asked it respectfully, so all good 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😊

@Sweeso

2 жыл бұрын

@@RogerinFinland oh alright haha thank you!

So my 4k output select is disabled for some reason and I'm unable to get into it, any fix for that? Or am I doing something wrong?

@RogerinFinland

Жыл бұрын

I believe it's only available when you so have a monitor connected via the HDMI, so it's not possible to change those settings without a (working) monitor connected

I have a sony a6400 and atomos ninja v. I can't get sound to record. Are you experiencing the same issue? Looks like the 6400 is not compatible??

@RogerinFinland

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I no longer have the a6400 of the Ninja V to test it out, but if my memory serves me right it did work. We shot a short film with it and the microphone was plugged into the camera and everything recorded in the Ninja V. You might have to do some testing with the audio options both from the camera and the Ninja V. Try ProRes Vs DNxHQ, check how many tracks do you have enabled in the Ninja, what is mapped to them etc.

Cool video but i have an promblem..i cand select the 4k output it says(this function is currently disable) I have elgato 4k U3 memorycard I swish to movie mode I need some help Thanks you

@RogerinFinland

2 жыл бұрын

Do you have the camera plugged somewhere via HDMI? Those options are only selectable only if there's a device plugged via HDMI. And unfortunately I don't have an ElGato capture card to try and test myself. Hopefully this helps!

@przibyllademarco9548

2 жыл бұрын

Yas is conectet micro hdmi(in camera)-hdmi(elgato).

@przibyllademarco9548

2 жыл бұрын

Its all good now i figured it out..

Is it possible to record 1080p 120FPS externally with this combo?

@RogerinFinland

2 жыл бұрын

I don't think it's possible. I just tested it and it seems that externally (to the Ninja V) it's either UHD25 (4k, 25p) or HDp50 (FullHD, 50p). That's in PAL; I assume that in NTSC you get 24, 30 and 60 instead.

Hello friend. A few days ago I bought a feelworld f5 pro external monitor for my Sony alpha 6400 camera. The problem is that I find that it has no signal. Will it be by the monitor or will it be configured? The monitor you use in the video? What model is it?

@RogerinFinland

Жыл бұрын

In this video I use an Atomos Ninja V. I have used the a6400 with some Feelworld monitors as well with no issues. What resolutions is the monitor accepting? Have you tried different cables? Have you tried plugging the a6400 to a computer monitor or a TV? Does that work? Does the monitor work with other cameras?

@beats_loops

Жыл бұрын

@@RogerinFinland Thank you for answering. The monitor is 6' and has 4k resolution. I will try what you are telling me, more with what you share in your video. I will do it and tell you. Thank you very much, brother.

@RogerinFinland

Жыл бұрын

Do all the tests and check the specs carefully. No monitor of that size is 4K, they are 1080p at best. The 4K labels is because they accept a 4K signal as input. The Feelworld F5 Pro is 5.5", 1080p and it accepts 4K up to 30p, 4K DCI up to 24p and 1080p up to 60p. If you have the camera in slo-mo (a6400 at 1080p, 100/120fps) that shouldn't work. All modes in 4K should be fine (24, 25 and 30).

@beats_loops

Жыл бұрын

@@RogerinFinland Thank you very much!! I solved it, I can do everything you explain in your video. there is not much material on youtube. I am from Chile and speak Spanish, so there is less information about this. Thanks again. As a last question. So if I want to record in 4k, I will be able to see it on the monitor only image, but not the information of the camera. I may not mind taking a shot, but does autofocus work?

@RogerinFinland

Жыл бұрын

Te respondo en español si quieres 😌 El autofocus funciona siempre, tengas o no tengas un monitor conectado y a todas resoluciones. Hay alguna limitación en detección de caras. No me acuerdo de los detalles de memoria, pero lo explico en el vídeo. Me alegro de que lo hayas solucionado! 👍🏼👍🏼

I’m having trouble. My 4K output select isn’t giving me the option to select it. It’s greyed out and when I click it it says “function not available “ I have everything connected properly.

@RogerinFinland

2 жыл бұрын

What monitor are you using? Does it work otherwise?

@DBM2BeastofWar2

2 жыл бұрын

@@RogerinFinland I’m using the feelworld f5 pro monitor. It has power and everything just not getting signal to my camera.

@RogerinFinland

2 жыл бұрын

Does it work at 1080p? The 4k output select is available only if a working connection via HDMI with an external device is active If you are not getting any signal, the problem is not in the greyed out menu item but in the connection itself. Either the camera HDMI port, the cable or the monitor HDMI input (or any combination of the previous) is the problem. Does the camera output HDMI to other devices? Does the monitor work with other cameras? Have you tried different cables? You'll have to test a few things to identify what's going wrong.

Have you compared the result 420 8 bit and 422 8 bit from a6400?

@RogerinFinland

3 жыл бұрын

I have. I compared the internal 420 8bit to the external 422 8bit recorded into ProRe 422 (which is 422 10bit) and there seemed to be some more color information in the external one. 422 should also be better if doing green screen work. With all that said, you really have to look very very carefully and push it to the limits to appreciate it. In my humble hobbyist untrained eye that is 😊

@thesayupprst9213

3 жыл бұрын

@@RogerinFinland thank U for ur reply,the reason why I ask that question about comparing those format is because I have Samsung NX1 and i am consider to buy atomos Ninja V to get more "colors" when grading ( Sony a series has same HDMI output just like NX1 422 8 bit ), I also had experience pairing a6300 with atomos and I got 422 10 bit output via HDMI, but I dont think that stream real "10bit 422" #imo

@RogerinFinland

3 жыл бұрын

Oh, you are right that it's not 422 10bit! What happens is that you fit 8bits of info into 10bits. Think about it this way: you have 8 drawers worth of socks but you store them in 10drawers. You might still fit 10drawers, but you still have only 8 drawers worth of socks 😊

Is it possible to output 4K in photo shooting modes ? Do you know if there is any camera capable of doing this ?

@RogerinFinland

2 жыл бұрын

I'm actually not sure at all 🤔 I'll have to test it and get back to you (will take a couple of days). Panasonic cameras (like the G9) do have a photo 4k mode, but I'm not sure what they output via the HDMI.

@metebalci

2 жыл бұрын

@@RogerinFinland I checked a few cameras (not Panasonic, maybe yes 4K image size might be the answer) and I find it a bit odd that none outputs 4K in photo mode.

@RogerinFinland

2 жыл бұрын

The sensor is trying to get a full-res picture, possibly raw with high bit depth, so maybe outputting a decent 4k signal simultaneously would be too much to handle for the processors? Just guessing though.

@metebalci

2 жыл бұрын

@@RogerinFinland I also think that should be the reason because they are not taking 4K but full resolution photos. Blackmagic 4K cameras are I think doing 4K raw reasonable frame rates but it seems not possible to go over 8K or so raw and still give >= 30fps. Dedicated industrial/microscopy/astro cameras (12-14 bit) I saw are also usually less than 30fps at 4K.

@metebalci

2 жыл бұрын

@@RogerinFinland I just tried Panasonic G9 and it outputs 4K (2160p) in photo mode (I mean normal photo mode not 4K/6K mode), I tried with 16:9, Large and RAW quality settings. Thanks for mentioning it, I was exactly looking one like this.

Have you noticed aliasing and moire when using hdmi output?

@RogerinFinland

Жыл бұрын

No, in my experience the video quality recorded via HDMI to a Ninja V is the same or better than internally (better likely due to 4:2:2 instead of 4:2:0 and nicer recorded codecs).

@lgmh

Жыл бұрын

@@RogerinFinland thanks, I am using a capture card and the video quality is horrible compared to my 6 years old nikon. It’s probably human error, but i don’t know what am i doing wrong.

If I connect to a remote PC, in my stabilizer... the monitor does not work, why is this? Thank you

@RogerinFinland

Жыл бұрын

I'm afraid I don't understand your question. When you say stabilizer, do you mean a gimbal? When you say connect to a remote PC, do you mean connecting the camera to a computer via USB?

@kensr3643

Жыл бұрын

@@RogerinFinland When connecting my camera to the gimbal in remote pc mode, it detects it and the options of: charging, recording with the gimbal by pressing the rec button work correctly. When I connect the camera via micro usb (pc remote) to the gimbal and at the same time connect the external monitor via hdmi, the camera stops charging and in turn does not show me an image on the monitor. To occupy the monitor well, I must use the camera without connecting it to the gimbal, only with its own camera battery

@RogerinFinland

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I'm not a gimbal user and I can't test. The only thing that comes to mind is that PC remote connection is also giving video signal via USB and maybe because of that can't give it via HDMI at the same time.

Hey roger I hear my music I’s on Netflix in Finland , how are you, hit me up on ig , I would like to speak with you man! Peace ✌🏼