This is such a great tutorial! I’ve had this camera for years but never really understood out even tried to fully understand it. Three kids later and wanting to save some money and take my own photos brought me here and I’m so glad and grateful for this breakdown!

Thank you very much Carl for your videos. A few months ago I bought this camera. I tried to read the almost 400 page manual. But sometimes it's too technical. Everything feels easy with your videos and the quality of my photos has improved 100% thanks to you. Keep up the good work thank you.

@carlreader8939

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome, and thank you for your kind words. All the best.

Excellent! Many thanks - unlike a lot of You Tube tutors you talk at a speed and in a dialect that can be understood!

@carlreader8939

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, and thank you. All the best. Carl

Thanks Carl it's very interesting the way you put explanations into plain language and then show the results. Keep up the good work you are teaching me loads.

Thanks Carl . Just got the Sony for Xmas . Looking forward to seeing you in the new year to work alongside myself and the camera via your channel. Keep cool Carl. Here’s hoping we have a great 2019 . I’ve subscribed already!cheers

Being total newbie to photography, Your tutorials are great you gained another Sub thank you so much. I can’t wait to have go with the Sony DSC HX400V

Dear Mr Reader, thank you for your clear and quiet explanation of these setting procedures. Greetings from the Netherlands

@carlreader8939

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, and thanks for the greeting. Holland is a favorite place. All the best.

Wish I had discovered you before I invested in an expensive online course! Great tutorial and easy to understand. Looking forward to others.

Thanks for sharing this video. My 400 camera is coming the 20th of may.

@carlreader8939

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Have a good time with the camera. All the best. Carl

Just started watching these as I will be buying this camera in a couple of weeks time - very informative - wish there was a book on the 400 too

Thank you Carl. I watched your video, opened the box & within an hour had taken a dozen great shots.

@carlreader8939

3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear. I'm glad you're enjoying the camera. All the best. Carl

Thank you carl your videos are really helpful

This is very clear, and very helpful. Thank you. I have watched several of your videos (and other people's too, of course!) in a process of trying to decide how to move on from an old Nikon DSLR, and yesterday I got the HX400V on trial. So, now to actually give it a go...

@carlreader8939

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I hope the camera turns out to be what you want. All the best. Carl

Watching these again as I now have my camera ,thanks Carl

@carlreader8939

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. I hope you enjoy it. Car

I am new to photography and completely lost in this hx400v menu. If you have an extra hour or two, would you be willing to do a menu for dummies video? I’m excited to learn more about this camera and there really aren’t any basic tutorials out there but this one. You explain things so clearly and everyone else assumes you already know how to use a camera. Thanks for taking the time and effort for those of us ready to listen and learn!

@heathermetcalf7638

4 жыл бұрын

www.wimarys.com/sony-dsc-hx400v-advanced-manual-with-tips-and-tricks/ i found this link helpful!

Thank you ! I discovered some really interesting things ! From France :)

@carlreader8939

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Glad you liked it. Have fun. Carl

Hello Carl, I've just subscribed to your channel and had this camera for one day today. I'll be following your tips as I am a complete beginner. I saw you take pictures of nature, food, and beagles - we should be twins, lol. Many thanks for these videos, I will be following them to the letter. Tanti saluti, Michael.

@carlreader8939

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for subscribing, and best of luck. I hope you can have as much fun with the camera (and a beagle) as I have. All the best. Carl

Thank you!

Thank you sir,

This is a very peaceful comment section. Thanks for the video Carl!

@carlreader8939

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. All the best. Carl

Better then read all the manual 👍👏 tank you

Hi Carl. Thanks for the video. One thing, in the last portion of the vid about using Scene mode, you have an image with "Macro" on it. I think "Macro" is not available in the scene mode, just in iAuto and iAuto+. Maybe I missed something, if so can you tell me how to get to "Macro" scene ? Thanks again.

@carlreader8939

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Robert - Good to hear from you. I think I might have used the clear image zoom there extended all the way out for a macro effect. I think you're right.

Hi Carl...Thank you so much for such detailed and immensely helpful series of videos about Sony DSC HX400V. I bought this bridge beast recently in hope to pick up basic photography skills and your tutorials have been invaluable in my pursuits to that end. Couple of quick questions: Which external charger would you recommend (Sony accessories are not as enthusiastically stocked by the sellers here as they are advertised by Sony) for the batter NP-BX1? Also, is there a non-Sony TTL Speedlight (say, from Godox or Neewer or Osaka) which will be compatible with this camera? My sincere thanks in advance for your guidance and support.

@carlreader8939

4 жыл бұрын

Hello Captain - Thanks for the kind words. I use Sony's enclosed USB charger to charge the camera, but I recently bought the Wasabi charger from Amazon for my A6000 and hear that's a good one for the DSC HX400V, too. The flash question is a tough one. I tried the Godox I use on my A6000 on the DSC HX400V, but it didn't work. I haven't tried others, so we might be stuck with the Sony flashes. Sony has a little flash for about $150 that should work. Sorry I couldn't be of more help. All the best. Carl

@potatoesofdefiance

4 жыл бұрын

@@carlreader8939 : These are great leads. I know availability of accessories for a bridge camera is always a challenge (already lived that bit with my Canon S3 IS). I found the Wasabi charger available here for NP-BX1 (the bundle includes 2 NP-BX1 batteries as well, at a good price), so that resolves the main issue. Thank you very much. For the flash, it's not a showstopper for now. Will continue researching and see if I can find one that works with the camera.

Hi Carl how do I clear the screen with all settings on it before shooting. thanks in advance

@carlreader8939

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Carl, If you are in settings, simply press the menu button again. Let me know if that works or it you have other concerns. All the best.

When I turn the mode dial to scene selection, the overview of the different types of scenes doesn't appear on my camera as it does in your video. The only thing that appears is the icon of the currently selected scene in the top left corner, without any additional information, and I can change the type of scene by turning the selection wheel (or whatever it is called 😅). The only way I found to access the scene overview is by going on MENU and the to page 5. Is there a way to change the settings so that the overview appears automatically when I turn the mode dial to SCN? Second question: one of the photo examples is quoted as MACRO (with the flower symbol), but I don't find this among the available scenes. It does appear automatically in the top left corner (in auto mode) when I move very close to something. How can I access the Macro actively? Thank so so much for your excellent tutorials, they are just what I needed!

@carlreader8939

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Karin, If you go to menu - toolbox - page 2 - Mode Dial Guide and turn that on, you should be able to toggle between the scenes with the selection dial, but the camera comes that way and I think you're already able to do that. As you say, the macro is pretty much automatic when you get close to a subject. It's little more difficult, but if you use the long zoom, you can stand off from a subject like a flower or an insect and get a close-up from several feet. Get the subject in view while zoomed out, and then zoom in. I'm comfortable with that, and the insects and flowers are, too. Sorry I couldn't be more help. All the best. Carl

Dear Mr. Reader, at first thanks a lot for your video. I have no idea if you will answer my question. How can I please change shutter+ aperature in the SCN- Modus ? Many greetings.

@carlreader8939

3 жыл бұрын

Hello Ines - Thanks for the question. In SCN, the camera chooses both shutter and aperture to what it thinks is best for the scene. It's an automatic setting, so the photographer does not have those choices. If you want more control, change to another setting like A, S or M. All the best. Carl

@ines6804

3 жыл бұрын

@@carlreader8939 Many many thanks. It helps me a lot. Your videos are excellent and very helpful. 🤗 📸

What is the toggle control on the top right hand rear corner of this camera? AND the small round dial on the left side of the viewfinder? Thanks.

@carlreader8939

5 жыл бұрын

The top right rear wheel allows you to choose shutter speed if the mode dial (wheel on the top right) is set to S. It also lets you choose the f-stop if the mode dial is set to A. In M on the mode dial, the top right wheel allows you to choose shutter speed and then f-stop. To move the choice from shutter speed to f-stop, press the lower part of the control wheel on the right back side of the camera. The small round dial on the left side of the viewfinder is the diopter. Look through the viewfinder, use autofocus on the subject and then turn the diopter to until the subject appears in focus to you. The diopter allows you to adjust the view so that you see a clear view of when the subject is in focus depending on your vision. I hope this helps.

@bordercolliehuskycross-sha5040

5 жыл бұрын

@@carlreader8939 thank you.

I am getting this camera in 2 days looking forward to lesrn how to use it

@carlreader8939

5 жыл бұрын

It takes some practice, but it's worth the effort in the end.

Sir, thank U for the lessons. Please advise to reduce the capture time

@carlreader8939

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words. A very fast sd card helps.

@mr.soumyasen8259

5 жыл бұрын

@@carlreader8939 noted pls

how do you turn off the Self-timer lamp/AF illuminator?

@carlreader8939

2 жыл бұрын

For the AF illuminator go to menu--camera-page 3-AF illuminator-turn to off. All the best. Carl

Hello - really appreciate your videos. I have one but I am noticing a smudge in my pictures - is there a DIY way to clean the sensor at all? Thanks

@carlreader8939

3 жыл бұрын

Hello, thanks for the kind words. I don't know of any way to clean the sensor, since it's enclosed. Maybe if the camera were taken apart, but that's probably expensive. Is the front lens element clean and unscratched? I have no clue why this is happening with your pictures. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful. Carl

@DIYHT

3 жыл бұрын

@@carlreader8939 I managed to get a service manual online and it is very complex to disassemble - mechanically I could handle it but I am nervous I might upset its settings there are all sorts of sensors in there and so easy to lose the tiny screws. Ah well - I will just have to carry on using the 'heal' tool in GIMP to fix when necessary altho can't do it to video of course. Once again your tutorials are spot on and very helpful. Thank you so much. Are you on facebook? Stay safe :)

@carlreader8939

3 жыл бұрын

@@DIYHT Well, I'm anything but an expert on fixing things, but I know it's very complex to work on a modern camera. I tried to fix a flash once and ended up selling it for parts. I hope you come up with with a fix, but I don't have a clue. I am on Facebook but avoid going on it like the plague. I just get involved there in too much nonsense. Anyway, all the best. Carl

Hello sir. I just bought dsc hx400. I was a Nikon P900 user before, but was not very satisfied. That's why I turned to dsc hx400 within my budget. You have made I follow the videos. I have a little question for you. After a while while zooming in on an insect at a distance of 3-4 meters sharpness deteriorates. Or I have the same sharpness problem when zooming in on a distant object. Do you have any suggestions for this problem? Thank you. Respects.

whats the difference between the P and the intelligent auto? they are both auto

@carlreader8939

3 жыл бұрын

With P you have some control over some settings, like ISO and creative style. Intelligent auto is fully automatic and sets everything for you. All the best. Carl

Is there a way to turn off the shutter sound or decrease the sound of it?

@carlreader8939

7 ай бұрын

Not that I know of. All the best.

@fvvfvbbbb

Ай бұрын

If you go to the tool box in the menu settings and select Audio settings you can select options for the shutter sound there.

Good morning sir Can npbx battery charged with sony npbk battery charger ?

@carlreader8939

4 жыл бұрын

I am unsure of that, since I never tried it. If you try it, let me know if it works. Sorry I couldn't be of more help. All the best.

@mkhegde1156

4 жыл бұрын

One more thing i would like to know in terms of zoom which one is better Nikon B600 or hx400v and also i would like to know on one full recharge how many shots can be captured and how many hours of video recording 1080p can be done on hx400v.... The last thing how much will it cost in US

@mkhegde1156

4 жыл бұрын

Is there any focus hunting issues while shooting videos on auto mode and dose the motor make noise while traking focus as in dsc h300 how is autofocus it's too many querys but these will help me to get to fine decesion your time and efforts are cordially appreciated thanks to you sir...🙏

@carlreader8939

4 жыл бұрын

@@mkhegde1156 I like the hx400v, but the B600 is also a good camera. I think the hx400v has more advanced features. I generally get close to 400 shots per charge, but it depends on whether you use continuous high or single shot, what ISO you shoot at and what the temperature is. I can't say how many hours of video, since I use it while photographing. Video does wear down the battery quickly. The normal cost is $449 US, but the camera sometimes goes on sale for $399. Best of luck.

@carlreader8939

4 жыл бұрын

@@mkhegde1156 I haven't found focus-hunting issue, but there is noise. All the best.

How to Bagraund bluer setting plz sir....

@carlreader8939

5 жыл бұрын

In aperature priority on the mode dial (top right of the camera) set to f2.8. This is allowed only at 24mm. Or, zoom all the way in on your subject with the long zoom. This blurs the background by the laws of perspective. All the best.

@ADRPandeyji

5 жыл бұрын

@@carlreader8939 Thank you sir

@carlreader8939

5 жыл бұрын

@@ADRPandeyji You're welcome.

I just got my used HX400V today and it came without instructions. Never used a camera like this before. Tomorrow I would like to use it to take some photos of ducks. What settings or setups should I use to get my initial photos?

@carlreader8939

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you got the camera. The settings you use depend on the conditions, especially the light, and on what you're photographing, whether it's moving or not. If you want to photograph ducks, you might try shutter priority, the S on the mode dial, at 1/500 of a second with ISO auto for now. Hopefully, there will be plenty of light. As you use the camera, you'll get to know more and more what what settings to use in what situations. It takes time, but you'll get there with an effort and practice. Best of luck. Carl

@staynavytom2963

3 жыл бұрын

@@carlreader8939 Without deliberately trying to pester you, would you happen to recommend a book on using the HX400V camera. Something I can read when I can't log into your highly informative videos.

@carlreader8939

3 жыл бұрын

@@staynavytom2963 To tell you the truth, I don't know of a book on the camera. I learned it by myself after switching from Nikon. There's a lot of practice involved. Sorry I couldn't be of more help. All the best. Carl

@staynavytom2963

3 жыл бұрын

@@carlreader8939 Do you do any kind of Zoom lessons? Where I need to start is at the very beginning. I know none of the techno-jargon of digital photography. I know shutter speed, f-stops and ISO (kinda) but nothing about A, S, P, M, wheels, input, etc.

@carlreader8939

3 жыл бұрын

@@staynavytom2963 I haven't done any Zoom. I've done many videos on this camera and talk about much of what it does and how to do things. Also, a simple search can tell you what much of the techno-jargon means. Don't worry. It takes a little time, but you'll catch on with practice. All the best. Carl

Being total newbie to photography, Your tutorials are great you gained another Sub thank you so much. I can’t wait to have go with the Sony DSC HX400V

@carlreader8939

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the kind words, and the sub. Have fun with the camera. All the best. Carl