Sony a6400 — Menu Guide for Beginners
Where to find every setting on your Sony a6400.
Menu Paths
| Setting | Menu Path | Quick Access |
|---|---|---|
| ISO | MENU → Camera Settings 1 → ISO | Fn button → select ISO |
| Aperture | MENU → Camera Settings 1 → Aperture | Use the front command dial to adjust aperture. |
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Tips
ISO
The a6400 allows Auto ISO with a minimum shutter speed setting, perfect for avoiding motion blur.
Aperture
You can set the aperture directly using the lens ring if your lens supports it.
Use the Sony a6400's Picture Profiles to adjust the mood and color of your photos. For vibrant colors, try PP3 (ITU709) which enhances color saturation, perfect for street and sunset scenes.
The a6400's electronic viewfinder (EVF) can display a live histogram, helping you ensure your exposure is balanced before you take the shot. This is useful in any shooting scenario to avoid over- or underexposure.
Customize the C1 and C2 buttons on your a6400 for quick access to your most-used settings, such as toggling focus peaking or switching Picture Profiles. This speeds up your workflow significantly.
Activate Focus Peaking on the a6400 to highlight in-focus areas with colored edges, making it easier to achieve precise focus when shooting portraits or bokeh-rich scenes.
The a6400's tilting touchscreen allows you to shoot from creative angles, like low to the ground or above your head, while still being able to see the composition clearly. This is especially useful for landscape photography.
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