holy shit... my video isn't nearly as good as yours, and I have the a5000.. is it that much different? what video settings are you using? just normal movie mode?
How do you get your footage to look so crisp on here? After I render my videos and then upload, everything looks much less crisp. Does this just have to do with your editing and/or color correction?
If it looks the way you want while in your editor then it's probably a compression problem. I use the RUclips presets in Premiere Pro and bump the settings up a little.
There's are very few people reviewing cameras for Video. People just wanna talk about their photo capturing capabilities. This video you've done is absolutely brilliant! Hat's Off To You Sir!
For vlogging, how is the quality of the kit lens on the camera? Is it worth getting nicer lens to optimize the look of the video (and have better low light ability) or does the kit lens do the job?
I'd say it's a good lens overall and you can see in this video when I'm hand-holding it how it would work for vlogging. My bigger issue is that you can't input a mic into it but in a vlogging setup you are generally close enough to the mics in the camera that it's not a big issue.
I just want to ask how long we can shoot a timelapse video in one go? I make Timelapse video of drawings in which i record a timelapse video (with a timelapse app) for many hour straight. I really need a camera able to that. Can you recommend any other camera ?
You're trying to blur out a face? If so, that is something that has be done in editing.
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Hello Ray. I have Canon 750d camera I am shooting kids videos for my channel. But it look so pale no colors no white balance. Is there a video of yours so I can learn them all? I am using Filomra 9 for editing should I use Adobe?
Omg thank you so much for the side by side transitions with both cameras and explaining what both are. I've watched countless reviews of these and this is the best way to do it.
Thanks, Justin! That is really helpful feedback so I know what to include in future reviews. You mean when I switch back and fourth between the Sony and the Canon at 1:55? I'm not usually comparing two cameras in any one review but sometimes I do mention comparisons so if I have that footage I can drop it in. Usually I don't own the cam that I might be referencing it against unfortunately.
AMAZING REVIEW MAN! One question that always comes up when dealing with video...what is the max recording time? What is the limit for continuous video? Basically I'm asking because I need a camera that can record for more than 30 minutes without the camera automatically stopping the recording.
+Laughy thx! I believe the limit is around the 30 minute mark but not more. Take a look at the Panasonic mirrorless cams like the gh4 which I think in the U.S. have no limit.
@@vivim138 No real fix for these older cams, you could make sure you have the flip screen away from the body and even record with the battery door open for hopefully a little longer life. And each cam will be different as well every situation will be different in terms of temperature etc, so there is no way to know when you're cam will overheat in any given situation.
I just got this camera and am still figuring out how to work it in low light situations. I've seen a couple night time videos of this camera that look great, but others (like mine) not so great. Even being in a dimly lit room, I sometimes get this trailing effect of my hands and face when I am talking into the camera. I am shooting in the Auto mode (sometimes the Intelligent auto mode) mainly because I am a travel filmmaker, so I am always on the go and never know what to expect... so it's kind of hard for me to do full on manual mode. Any advice on this? Is there a setting I should be looking at? Thanks for the video. (:
+Romina It seems the shutter speed is too slow. I use this camera for vlogging in S mode (you can choose P, A, S and M mode). This mode allows you choose the shutter speed and then camera will choose ISO and f/ for you. You could try a shutter speed over 30 or 50 (I always use 100 or 160 for slowmotions) and you won't have this problem anymore :D
hey I'm newbie here, can you explain me what's the difference between the AVCS and the AVCHD mode? I've tried set to 50p 24m on AVCHD and when I tried to edit on adobe premiere the file is too big, which is nearly 1GB for 7 minutes video. Is that normal? anyway, nice review! it helps a lot
I recieve mine today, it's great, but,the recent update seems to reduce the time before overheat... I hardly can film 6 minute before it turns off. For the pictures, it's amazing ! For videos, it's... Difficult to tell, I couldn't film long enough to make my point. Still hope I will can use it this summer with no problem
Hi, Marty, at this point I'd probably go with an a6400 which I'm currently reviewing podhelp.me/a6400bodyBH (affiliate link) due to the big upgrades you get, it's worth the price. 4K, no recording limit and pretty much no overheating. The 5100 can get the job done in 1080p but the lack of a mic input is my biggest negative when it comes to vlogging.
Ray awesome video, very informative. Would you recommend it over 70D? Im more interested in video shooting. Is there any way or patent to hook up an external mic? Is the AF noisy? What about the lens that's coming with and if the lenses are wide enough. Is it final that the A6300 will not have a tilt 180 screen?.. that sucks!! Greetings from Greece.
+Marafeti GR thanks. I'd probably stick with the 70D unless I was vlogging. The 70D has the mic input, great AF and I'm hearing the a5100 might have some overheating issues. No way to hook up an external mic to the a5100. I don't recall the AF being noise but I could hear the image stabilization at times. the a6300 will not have a 180 degree screen just the same as the a600 did not. It's a really lame thing to not do and it would make so much sense to do it the way Canon does. I'm also now concerned with overheating and will have to wait for tests to find out.
+555 Gear without using it, I'm not impressed. More evidence that Sony is blowing Canon away. I see no reason not to buy a 70D instead of an 80D if you were buying new. Hopefully it will shave a little off the 70D price.
+Seema Ray yes this is an issue that I was noticing while filming but didn't realize it was a bug. I played with contrast etc in another test and it helped but it's good to know that this is a known issue. It's really unfortunate that it appears that face-tracking is the cause as that is so critical to the kind of shooting I like to do or for vlogging.
+Ray Ortega Im going to buy a new DSLR in a few weeks. My question is.. does the 24MP on the canon 80D make a huge difference on video quality than the 20MP 70D. this will be the deciding factor on what version ill buy. im buying this strictly for short cinematic video filming.
Got this camera last week.. low budjet camera for 2020.. little old but i love the fast af.. i think the overheating is not a problem and i shoot video less than 5 min.. maybe if i want to do sitdown video i can use dummy battery and power bank..i hope it can handle the overheating a little bit.. thanks for this video Ray... 😊
Thanks for the feedback, a dummy battery is a good idea and leave the battery door open to help vent some of that heat most will come from the battery.
This review helped me so much! I am just getting into recording makeup videos and I purchased this camera just to start because of the awesome reviews and price.
SO glad it helped! Good luck with your channel. The biggest mistake I see newer video makers make is with audio. So don't forget to get some good audio too.
Thanks so much for this video! I've been eyeballing this for a year. Microphone is far too important and I don't think this will work for my needs. So bought a canon 7d and a rode microphone - works amazing but I'm so lost trying to properly adjust the camera for outdoor daylight video settings. Do you have a video for 7d camera video settings? if not could you do a 7d video for us? :)
+Missy Chrissy I don't have one for 7D but for video there won't be much if any difference in the setup than the 70D ruclips.net/video/8BYtSYdPhrs/видео.html for outside, if you want to do a shallow depth of field, you have to have one of these ruclips.net/video/fW6YstY1pOg/видео.html
Hi! Cool video! Thank you! Now I’m choosing a camera for shooting a vlog, your video helped me a lot! Canon has a softer picture, it's nice to watch your video, but Sony has high resolution detail, which is not very pleasant when viewing, maybe it's better for news reports. I will take Canon 60d, 70d or 80d for myself. Thanks again for your video! Good luck with your work!
+Mr. Rich that's a real bummer about the overheating. I've seen that comment here a couple times and added an annotation to this video to alert people of the possible issue.
After playing with the G7X and the A5100 if you had to spend the money on one for your own use which one would you choose?? I need a replacement VLOGGING camera and after seeing your A5100 image I am pretty damn impressed. I am already used to the Sony since I HAD a NEX 5r... Just wondering. Great video as always. We need to catch up soon!!
+Geek with Glasses thanks Neil. Turns out, after a lot of comments on here that the a5100 and a6000 have overheating issues. So I don't think I would choose this cam despite liking it a whole lot. That said, if you're not shooting for really long periods, it might be ok. But something to be aware of. The G7x JUST came out with a brand new version so the older model might drop in price really soon or can find a really good deal. I do like that cam a lot. For vlogging you probably won't have a lot of deep DOF shots so that issue I point out might not be a big deal. For Always worth looking at the Sony RX100 series as well as that is the big competitor to the g7x and I've seen good prices as well.
Yea the G7X MKII looks promising with the Digic7 proc with improving the auto focus. I used to use my NEX 5r for 20-30 mins shots to create time-lapse and never had an issue with the temps...that being said it does not mean the A series won't have that issue. I do not do a lot of long shots so overheating might not be an issue. I really do like the onboard mics that sony has...they work great and when you have the screen flipped up it bounces your voice down directly into the mic :) I like the fact that I can also switch out lenses and the low light seem better than the G7X .... oh well I guess I have some more research to do. Wish I could get my hands on both to review and decide!!
+Geek with Glasses let me know where you end up! I'm waiting for a sale on the a6300 but not having a 180 degree screen is practically a deal breaker. Tough choice.
Yes I've heard that some are prone to overheating and it's been a long running issue with Sony that wasn't really fixed until the a6500 podhelp.me/a6500BodyBH but even that can overheat if in direct sun. Just depends on how you are using the camera. Great last name by the way;)
You would need an image stabilized lens like the one that I use in the video or is in the kit podhelp.me/sonya5100kit16-50 (affiliate link), a tripod or a gimbal
Omg, crazy that you are reviewing this now. I just got this camera to use to take video and to travel around with when I don't want to carry my 70D around
I recently bought Sony 5100! Yay!! Can you please tell me what settings you made in the camera for the video starting from 2:28 to 2:42 ? Cause it so perfect and clear! I made many changes in my camera, but when I filmed it looked really weird.
I don't recall exactly but I shot this in manual at 24fps, shutter 1/50 and then you have to choose your aperture based on how you want your background to look and try to keep your ISO below 1000 when possible and I use the XAVCS codec
Hi Ray, thanks for your awesome review. I just got this camera yesterday and I was really excited but a little nervous about the audio output options. What would you suggest for a beginning vlogger as far as external microphones are concerned. Is there any options outside of syncing a completely separately recorded audio? Thanks in advanced.
Thanks, Sade. There are no native options for getting external audio into the camera unfortunately. For better audio you do have to record separate and sync in post. While not cheap, this is probably the most interesting/best option right now because it's all in one amzn.to/2vFXeZH you get a lav mic that goes into a tiny recorder. Super easy to put on yourself all day but the syncing in post does make it much more difficult. There is some software that you can get that will handle syncing all the files for you or you can just try and stay within arms length of your camera and use the on-board mics. They will probably do a decent job when you are out and about.
Thanks, Sade. There are no native options for getting external audio into the camera unfortunately. For better audio you do have to record separate and sync in post. While not cheap, this is probably the most interesting/best option right now because it's all in one amzn.to/2vFXeZH you get a lav mic that goes into a tiny recorder. Super easy to put on yourself all day but the syncing in post does make it much more difficult. There is some software that you can get that will handle syncing all the files for you or you can just try and stay within arms length of your camera and use the on-board mics. They will probably do a decent job when you are out and about.
Hi ray. I just purchased this camera and starting to vlog soon. Can i use avchd or mp4 format setting instead of xavc? What is the difference between these 3 formats anyway?
i know this is an old video but i curently have a logitech c270 webcam for video game youtube commentary so would i be able to get the sony a5100 and connect a elgoto camlink to it and use it in obs with out overheating issues also i have very good lighting and a green screen and plan to record in 10000mbs and i will use a dumy battery for wall power. i need to know this!!!!! THANKS
Hi! Great review, might just buy this camera. I see you have a mic attached to you, which one is that? I may use it since the a5100 doesn't have an audio jack and your voice sounds pretty clear. Also, what do you use to sync the audio to the video?
Just purchased this camera to do more YT vids :) Thank you for this video!! It really helped a lot. What microphone do you recommend I get that'll get the job done at a fair price? I don't mind to sync the sound when editing.
+Mhailene Morrison congrats! I like using this lav aspenmics.com/collections/all/products/hq-spk-stereo-lavalier-micophone-for-iphone-ipad-ipod-touch this set comes with the adapter to go to your smartphone which you could use as a recorder or you could buy an additional recorder like the H1 podhelp.me/h1amazon thanks for watching!
Thanks Noelle! I haven't used the a5000 but the differences don't seem that big. A better recording codec in the a5100 and maybe better autofocus but mostly the same. Check out some vids on here shot with the a5000 and see if you like the look. That's the best test and watch reviews to see what people like and don't like.
I just bought one (since a friend told me is a great camera for youtube videos) but the problem i have is that when i take outside footage is very shaky...what setting in the camera can stabilise the clip i'm taking when i'm outside! Thank youuu
Any stabilization you can get would come from the lens not the camera. This Sony is too old for in-body stabilization but there are many lenses that fit this cam that have OS (optical stabilization), otherwise you can try the stabilization inside some of the editing apps like FCPX or Adobe Premiere
Not sure, I tried lots of settings and they change based on your lighting so even if I knew them exactly, it wouldn't work for you. However, some of the auto modes work well like shutter priority. Set it to shutter priority and put your shutter at 1/50 and the camera will do the rest. Or if in manual mode, shoot 1080p, 1/50 shutter and adjust your aperture and ISO to get the proper exposure for your lighting.
+nate anuke of course it depends on the look you need but 18 is a decent wide distance but if that's a big lens it will be a pain to hold out. This 16mm was good for me as you can see
Ray Ortega okay Thank you! Because I was watching a review from the 6000 and you couldn’t use it while charging (it only showed a screen which said that it was charging, you couldn’t use the camera)
You should do some more research then. It might not charge while shooting. I know some newer Sony's can run from a USB brick but I don't have this camera anymore so I would check before buying if you need to have that especially if the a6000 doesn't do it. It may be that the a5100 doesn't have the right USB port in order to power while filming and maybe it wasn't till the a6300 did they have that.
Hello, I just got this camera and will use if mostly for IG pics, Vlogging and still shots for my blog. (I shoot my videos with a Nikon D7000 and a Rode mic (but no monitor...). I don't plan to use this as my main filming camera, but if I upload footage from the Sony right to RUclips, will the footage still be high quality? Also what is a SDXC memory card? Do I have to have one card for videos and one for still images? Or is there one for both? Thanks!
Shoot in one of the picture profiles like PP1 or PP2 so that the footage is ready to go, without having to work on it more directly from the cam. You need SDXC if you want to shoot the highest quality the cam offers which is the largest bit rate and the better codec (XAVCS). One card will handle all, this is the one I used podhelp.me/trans64SDXCUHS1BH
Dear Ray Ortega, I wanna ask whether this camera is still worth for this time? Coz I am confusing to buy between Sony A5100 or Canon EOS M3..I hope that i could get advice from you.. My regards from Indonesia..
Great video Ray. I looked into the a5100 as a vlogging camera. One of the reasons I decided against it is because I wasn't sure which lens to buy for vlogging. I saw some people say the stock lens wasn't great and the pancake lens they recommended was more expensive than the camera itself. I opted for the RX100 M3. It's a little smaller and is very capable. I will, however, definitely be reviewing my options in the future once I know more about lenses.
I guess it depends on how you are using it. The flip screen on the 5100 is great for vlogging otherwise the 6000 has the option to add on a mic unit. I time stamped the part of the video where I start talking a little about the comparisons ruclips.net/video/37HSYw1-9e0/видео.htmlm55s
hi Ray, can you explain me what's the difference between a5000 and a5100? and which one would you recommend to me if im going to use the camera more often for shooting video than taking photos. Or maybe you have another recommended camera for vlogging? Oh and the last, I've heard that a5100 or a5000 has some problem if we're using it for taking videos for a long time they will be overheated and turning off itself, is that true??
I really want this camera, but I'm worried about the mic. Is syncing with an external mic difficult or worth the extra cost vs getting something with build in audio?
It's a little more work but it's not bad. I use that method in this brand new video here and I mention it ruclips.net/video/hQdfHZOQC6I/видео.html despite having a mic. input on this newer a6100 but there are other reasons you might consider it over the a5100 including overheating issues
It's not difficult at all. Just clap your hands together close to the external audio recorder mic while recording the visual of the clap on video. That will create a spike on your audio waveform, then in post just drag the audio to where that spike lines up with your visual clap and link the files in your video editing software. Nothing to it! :)
So i have a question that has been driving me nuts! Hopefully you can help me out?! Anyone! I have this camera and i record vlogs. After i export the movie from imovie in HD and its SUPER clear on imovie and on my desktop after saving, why after i upload it to youtube is it not the same?! Ugh i see so many people use this camera vlogging and it looks amazing but on mine its not like that. Nice but not the best it should be! Please help!
Hi Ray, I see a Scarlett USB audio interface box below your upside down ziplock bag at about 7:33 on this video. How do you use that? (Not the ziplock bag ... the Scarlett unit!) Thanks in advance. (And a 286s to the left to that?)
Insert sandwich, take to picnic. OH! The 2i4, right;) I use it as an audio interface for my DBX286s processor but you can also plug in any microphone (2). I also use it as my audio output for plugging in my headphones and getting great audio. In addition, I plug my studio monitors into it as well.
How come my videos on iMovie are only allowing me to make it at 720p? Also, what do you suggest I have my settings for filming training videos in the gym?
Any suggestions for a compact camera with tilt screen, mic input, stabilization & good bokeh for vlogging? I'm currently using a G85, but it has bad Bokeh because of the small sensor...
Very useful video .. I am thinking of getting this cam as my primary cam? do you think it is a good choice? How about the photo quality? I am looking for a great camera for photos and videos with a good price.. Do you have any recommendations even from other brands
Do you think this will be good for reaction videos? Your voice sounded really nice on the a5100, does it record over 12 minutes unlike canon? I have a 1300d is it worth buying this one as a second camera
late breaking question! how would this camera perform for recording video of an RC airplane? any reco's on what lens for that as well? (these cam bodies are so cheap right now i'd like to pick one up) THanks!
This was one of the better reviews on this camera, thanks so much! I am coming from a photography background and am getting in to some vlog-type videos this year. After reviewing a bunch of cameras, I decided to pick this one up. Do you know of a way to reduce motor noise when zooming while recording video? That's my only guff about it right now as I am starting to play around and record some video...
Thanks, glad this was helpful. You'd have to get a lens with a quieter zoom or zoom manually with your hand or wear a mic that is separated from the camera.
Ray, I just looked back through your video list and saw this video. And your cautionary "lower third" added later about the A5100 overheating. Let me share my saga, in the event that it is helpful to somebody - and to give you an opportunity to shake your head (sideways!) It was your excellent video on using the Canon 70D, the Zoom H6N, Sennheiser LAV's and a couple other things (which I don't remember) several years ago that allowed me to scratch the "I need a new hobby" itch. So, I bought them - the 70D, the H6N, the SH LAV's and a Ravelli tripod. And I taught myself FCPX. The 70D was so-so in video mode, probably because I didn't know what I was doing. About then the A5100 came out, and I bought one of those. Better results with the A5100, but I never tried to shoot anything over about 5 minutes (so I didn't bump into the overheating problem). So, never one to jump slowly into anything, I had learned enough about FCPX to be dangerous and decided I would do multi-cam shooting with THREE A5100's, so I bought two more and a bunch more tripods, etc. Still never shot anything over 5 minutes. Then I went full bore into green screen, etc. Set a large one up in my basement. THEN, I bumped into the overheating problem. Ooops. Actually, before that I started shooting my 70D on my primary tripod and two 5100's on each side. Messy because the quality of images coming off the 70D and the 5100's were beyond my ability to match up in FCPX post. (And I had a couple of high end Canon lenses to use on the 70D, purchased when I went through my still photo phase several years earlier - 50mm/1.2L, 24-70/2.8L - in my Canon Rebel phase.) Then, guess what ... I started to get more confident - I had the 70D and two of the A5100's on tripods and they clicked themselves off sequentially as they overheat-ed. Overheated many times, but I was still having fun. Not going to give up, so what did I buy next? ... a Sony A6000, hoping the A6000 would be a better match for the 70D in a two camera shoot. Not. Or at least I couldn't figure it out. THEN (don't worry, this saga will end soon), I bought a Canon C100, Mark II - KNOWING that that beast wouldn't have an overheating problem. Bought a high-end Manfrotto tripod and the Apurture LED Light Dome setup. I'm sort of getting what I want now. Oh and a Sennheiser MKE-60 on a boom. And a couple of RODE VideoMic Pro's So - this is a story of somebody who had way more money than brains. The message is ... well, maybe that is obvious. Use your head before you buy a bunch of stuff! ;-) And don't buy any used A5100's, thinking they'll be useful in your video endeavors!
I'm considering this now, say October 2017. I want a step up from my sony point and shoot. I'm cash strapped. I'm only planning to do photos with it. Is it a good option?
Hey, I was thinking getting either this or the RX100 mIII. Which one do you think is better? My main camera is a canon 60D and I wanted to get a more compact camera that I can bring anywhere. I'd appreciate your answer, thank you :)
Great video! I just picked one up today used. So far, we love it!! We got it mainly for vlogging in public settings as an alternative to our Canon DSLR. The video quality is remarkable for a this little guy!
I just ordered this camera for my first good primary camera, before I used my phone so this will be Hella better but I did wish I was able to plug in a mic but I'll get over it haha
I'm having a very hard time deciding which camera to buy as a secondary/vlogging camera. I'm purchasing the 80D as my main. I'm so stuck between the Sony A5100 and the Canon M3. Any thoughts?
hello! great video! the kit lens on my a5100 got damaged and I bought the 35mm f1.8 but for blogging i don't get a wide image, what other lens do you recommend besides the kit lens for more room like the kit lens? than you
Thanks. There are actually a lot of options, check out the Kit I put together that has a bunch of them kit.com/rayortega/sony-e-mount-wide-angle-lenses
Hey, just wondering - what with the overheating issues and lack of external mic, is there another camera that you would recommend for vlogging in a not too dissimilar pricing bracket? Ta!
Hey i had the a5100 for a month and it over heated on me once while Vlogging after 12 minutes of non stop recording. It over heats quicker when your lens are autofocusing more often. Check my vlogs 7 - 11 to see the quality of the camera .Vlogs after those I'm using my new 70d:) price wise id recommend canon powershot, look into it. Hope this helps
Hey Ray! what are your thoughts on the panasonic lumix g7? Im deciding between this at that one for vlogging and fashion photography! Ive heard the image stabilization is incredible on the g7, and the touch screen is very intuitive. would you say its worth the 400$ more than the a5100?
+FlexxedFitness Fit Panasonic seems to be doing some really cool stuff but they are one of the brands I have not had a chance to explore yet. But they seem to offer a lot and at a great price and might be some of the best value out there. You just need to compare the specs that you think you'll need for the kind of shooting you'll do and then go look at the difference in footage here on RUclips. Also this a5100 seems to have some overheating issues based on what I'm seeing in the comments so that is another factor to consider.
Im on my second a5100 and the overheating issues are worse w the newer models. Was hoping to use it bc my 70D crapped out but it took me ten hours to film a video today on the Sony due to it shutting down every 7 mins bc it overheats 😫🤦🏻♀️
Boo, that sux. Thanks for the feedback. Should help others still looking at this cam. The overheating issue was a definite downside to Sony mirrorless until the last 2 years. With the a6500, they've mostly fixed it even the a6300 with a firmware update. And in 4K. It's too bad too cause this a5100 is such a great little cam. I had great results on it for vlogging but all my shots in that kind of setup are always going to be less than a minute. If you are trying to sit in front of the cam and talk, definitely something to be concerned about. I really wish Sony would give this cam new life and update it because the price is great and so is the flip screen. Fingers crossed.
Ray Ortega I know, it really does suck. They should really discontinue it or fix the issue....I had it originally for two years and used it for vlogging also so the overheating didn’t bug me too much. But, That one broke bc of my dog, so I instead of researching a different camera to vlog with, i just went and got a second Sony a5100. This one I just got a few months ago and they did update the firmware to 3.10 I think but.....it’s much worse with this one. My first one I could get 30 min stretches of video but w this one after 5-7mins it overheats! I even tried putting an ice pack to it and nothing lol! And I have the high speed SD cards but nothing I guess it’s time to get a different vlogging camera and hope that canon can fix my 70D 🤦🏻♀️😅
great video! I've been having an issue with this camera that when i shoot videos, when i go to import them to my iMac they don't show up in the finder.. do you happen to know if theres a setting i need to change on the camera? i was thinking maybe it was saving video in the wrong format or something.. if you could help, you'd be a lifesaver!!! :)
+Beauty By Taylor G thanks! Not sure what's up with your transfer but I prefer to take the SD card out and put it into my computer then drag and drop into my desired folder on my mac. Try that.
+Ray Ortega that is also how I import my stuff, by putting the SD card in the computer but someone only my photos show up and not my videos.. But when I put the SD card back in my camera the videos are there. Idk, it's weird. Hoping I can somehow figure it out.. But thanks for replying.
Hey, thanks for the video. I'm thinking of purchasing the a5100 and I'm wondering if I can use my iPhone to record my audio since the camera doesn't have built-in audio?
Awesome thanks Ray! I scrubbed through your video and didn't find any thing about battery life. With shooting video, how long does one battery typically last?
Hey great review , Ray, you didnt mention much about the lens ,Which lens size would you recommend for me, i have a sony A5000 still learning to use it, but would love to take landscapes at a distance, thanks ,
+emmanuel ayibu if you're doing landscapes you'll need a wide lens. The kit lens having a 16mm was really nice and you can see in this video that it looks good. There aren't a lot of native Sony lenses yet for this cam.
Hello Ray! I'm new at this, I'm learning as I go. I have tons of question. I have an A5100. I'm having issues with the camera video. I can't record for more that like 5-10 minutes video without the camera over heating. Also I loose everything I record it, and photos too. what can be the problem? Please help I'm about to take it back to best buy.
Great review man. I bought this cam and use it for all the videos on my channel. I was previously using a Canon SX730. The Sony A5100 was a huge step up in quality.
I love this camera for the "filmic' look. The no mic input isn't a problem as I only ever use the onboard mic for reference sound and use a Tascam DR-10c (not available in the US) for local recording and pluraleyes to synch the two. I love the ability to swap out lenses and if I want to I can plug in my Ninja Star to record externally. You can also buy dummy batteries for usb power. I bought it for the image quality - everything else I can work around.
+domitalain1 yes, the 70D is very awesome. I've used the 60D for most of my videos on this channel and it's been a quality workhorse but I'm really starting to enjoy a form factor that is easy to carry everywhere like this a5100. I didn't run into an overheating issue, hopefully they have fixed that.
thanks, the best Sony has going right now that isn't a complete budget breaker is the a6300 www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1222773-REG/sony_soa6300bk_alpha_a6300_mirrorless_digital.html/BI/5841/KBID/6710 (affiliate link) but it doesn't have a flip screen the like 5100 so it really just depends on what and how you are shooting
Is there a camera that has a tilt up screen and a mic jack? I can’t seem to find one on the market. It’s either a flip up screen and no mic jack (Sony RX series) or mic jack and no flip up screen (Sony a series).
Sony has yet to do the right thing and give us both;) Canon however has a couple options such as the M6 that I reviewed ruclips.net/video/pLpfMb9JNS4/видео.html and another cam I like but haven't messed with yet, the SL2 which might be the best kept secret currently in DSLRs lol podhelp.me/CanonSL2zon
Hi quick question, I have the 18-55mm lens on my a5100, but i still do not have the option to shoot in 1080p video. Also my memory card does not support the XAVC S File format. Is this the result of not having the proper memory card? Or is it the camera? Thanks so much for your help!
hi! great video and comparison between a5100 & d70. I'd like to ask about the kit lens and the possibility of mounting a variable ND filter on it. Thanks!
+Piotr Wie really good question! I'll have to look into it, I don't recall if there was a thread on front so that you could put one on which would be an important aspect for someone shooting manual outdoors. If you find out first, let me know!
Hey Ray I barely picked up the Sony A5100 I'm starting to vlog was wondering what tips can you give I wasn't able to upload videos to my iMac what am I doing wrong
+Tha Realist not sure what you mean by "upload" but if you're trying to get your videos onto your computer so you can edit them or upload them RUclips, then I just take the SD card out and put it into my computer. Or you can plug it in via USB and take the videos off the camera that way. Thanks for watching!
+Tha Realist try dragging them onto your desktop or another folder or use the import option from your vide editor if it has one. Depending on your editing system, it may not accept the file type that you are trying to import. XAVC-S is probably not supported in some editors.
Outside of better auto-focus and a slightly upgraded image, there won't be a huge difference. But the 6500 also gives 4K and is better at not overheating. Little bit of a sale right now podhelp.me/a6500kit1BH one big downside is there is not flip screen so if you film yourself, it can be much harder on the a6500 than the 5100
do you know of a really similar camera with audio jack? I'm getting the rode videomicro and would really like to use it on whatever new camera I get (compact, mirrorless, good video and focusing is what im currently looking for)
holy shit... my video isn't nearly as good as yours, and I have the a5000.. is it that much different? what video settings are you using? just normal movie mode?
yeah just movie mode. I used both shutter priority, XAVS and manual mode. Good lighting is always key to a great image too. Thanks for watching!
iMarks Tech he is using a5100
Great video Michael! Are you using a filter or is this video directly from the camera?
+The Quintessential Man from the cam with slight color correction and I don't know who Michael is;) #Ray #thanksforwatching!
I genuinely thought the Sony's image quality far surpassed the Canon in this particular video.
Yes it's much sharper and recording a better codec. That said the 60D is old and probably needs its sensor cleaned;)
What are the settings you had set when showing a5100 footage ?
How do you get your footage to look so crisp on here? After I render my videos and then upload, everything looks much less crisp. Does this just have to do with your editing and/or color correction?
If it looks the way you want while in your editor then it's probably a compression problem. I use the RUclips presets in Premiere Pro and bump the settings up a little.
There's are very few people reviewing cameras for Video. People just wanna talk about their photo capturing capabilities. This video you've done is absolutely brilliant! Hat's Off To You Sir!
+xileflien wow, thanks!! I’m definitely here for the video not photos. Any cam that takes great video will take good enough photos for my needs;)
For vlogging, how is the quality of the kit lens on the camera? Is it worth getting nicer lens to optimize the look of the video (and have better low light ability) or does the kit lens do the job?
I'd say it's a good lens overall and you can see in this video when I'm hand-holding it how it would work for vlogging. My bigger issue is that you can't input a mic into it but in a vlogging setup you are generally close enough to the mics in the camera that it's not a big issue.
That's really good to know, thanks for the reply!
I would also like to know the same how about low lighting???? For the camera
I just want to ask how long we can shoot a timelapse video in one go? I make Timelapse video of drawings in which i record a timelapse video (with a timelapse app) for many hour straight. I really need a camera able to that. Can you recommend any other camera ?
Wait so, it doesn't have a hotshoe that you can put a mic on or it doesn't have a hotshoe at all??
nope, and no mic input to put a mic in even it had one;) It's a huge downside if you want to get better audio
Hi, I have the a5100 but, I don't understand how to pout the face blur during the video filming, can you help me please ?
You're trying to blur out a face? If so, that is something that has be done in editing.
Hello Ray. I have Canon 750d camera I am shooting kids videos for my channel. But it look so pale no colors no white balance. Is there a video of yours so I can learn them all? I am using Filomra 9 for editing should I use Adobe?
Try Final cut X pro
Is this camera recommendable for capturing images in low light
Omg thank you so much for the side by side transitions with both cameras and explaining what both are. I've watched countless reviews of these and this is the best way to do it.
Thanks, Justin! That is really helpful feedback so I know what to include in future reviews. You mean when I switch back and fourth between the Sony and the Canon at 1:55? I'm not usually comparing two cameras in any one review but sometimes I do mention comparisons so if I have that footage I can drop it in. Usually I don't own the cam that I might be referencing it against unfortunately.
AMAZING REVIEW MAN! One question that always comes up when dealing with video...what is the max recording time? What is the limit for continuous video? Basically I'm asking because I need a camera that can record for more than 30 minutes without the camera automatically stopping the recording.
+Laughy thx! I believe the limit is around the 30 minute mark but not more. Take a look at the Panasonic mirrorless cams like the gh4 which I think in the U.S. have no limit.
Ray Ortega Thank you! Is that 30 minute limit for 1080p or 720?
+Laughy should be able to get that from 1080p. It's an estimate but it should be close.
This is the best review I've seen for the a5100. I wasn't sure about buying it until watching. Thank you!
Thanks, Pete! Some have had some overheating issues but mine was fine and works great for picking up vlogging style shots.
@@vivim138 No real fix for these older cams, you could make sure you have the flip screen away from the body and even record with the battery door open for hopefully a little longer life. And each cam will be different as well every situation will be different in terms of temperature etc, so there is no way to know when you're cam will overheat in any given situation.
I just got this camera and am still figuring out how to work it in low light situations. I've seen a couple night time videos of this camera that look great, but others (like mine) not so great. Even being in a dimly lit room, I sometimes get this trailing effect of my hands and face when I am talking into the camera. I am shooting in the Auto mode (sometimes the Intelligent auto mode) mainly because I am a travel filmmaker, so I am always on the go and never know what to expect... so it's kind of hard for me to do full on manual mode. Any advice on this? Is there a setting I should be looking at? Thanks for the video. (:
+Romina It seems the shutter speed is too slow. I use this camera for vlogging in S mode (you can choose P, A, S and M mode). This mode allows you choose the shutter speed and then camera will choose ISO and f/ for you. You could try a shutter speed over 30 or 50 (I always use 100 or 160 for slowmotions) and you won't have this problem anymore :D
+Nekojitablog thanks, I also like shutter priority on this cam too, appreciate you answering this.
Nekojitablog thank you! I will try that.
hey I'm newbie here, can you explain me what's the difference between the AVCS and the AVCHD mode? I've tried set to 50p 24m on AVCHD and when I tried to edit on adobe premiere the file is too big, which is nearly 1GB for 7 minutes video. Is that normal? anyway, nice review! it helps a lot
Would you still recommend this in 2019? I’m planning to use it for Real Estate and vlogging videos. Thanks!
I recieve mine today, it's great, but,the recent update seems to reduce the time before overheat...
I hardly can film 6 minute before it turns off.
For the pictures, it's amazing !
For videos, it's... Difficult to tell, I couldn't film long enough to make my point. Still hope I will can use it this summer with no problem
Hi, Marty, at this point I'd probably go with an a6400 which I'm currently reviewing podhelp.me/a6400bodyBH (affiliate link) due to the big upgrades you get, it's worth the price. 4K, no recording limit and pretty much no overheating. The 5100 can get the job done in 1080p but the lack of a mic input is my biggest negative when it comes to vlogging.
Ray awesome video, very informative. Would you recommend it over 70D? Im more interested in video shooting. Is there any way or patent to hook up an external mic? Is the AF noisy? What about the lens that's coming with and if the lenses are wide enough. Is it final that the A6300 will not have a tilt 180 screen?.. that sucks!! Greetings from Greece.
+Marafeti GR thanks. I'd probably stick with the 70D unless I was vlogging. The 70D has the mic input, great AF and I'm hearing the a5100 might have some overheating issues. No way to hook up an external mic to the a5100. I don't recall the AF being noise but I could hear the image stabilization at times. the a6300 will not have a 180 degree screen just the same as the a600 did not. It's a really lame thing to not do and it would make so much sense to do it the way Canon does. I'm also now concerned with overheating and will have to wait for tests to find out.
Which one is the best cheapest camera for making video on RUclips
Ray, thoughts about the 80d?
+555 Gear without using it, I'm not impressed. More evidence that Sony is blowing Canon away. I see no reason not to buy a 70D instead of an 80D if you were buying new. Hopefully it will shave a little off the 70D price.
+Seema Ray yes this is an issue that I was noticing while filming but didn't realize it was a bug. I played with contrast etc in another test and it helped but it's good to know that this is a known issue. It's really unfortunate that it appears that face-tracking is the cause as that is so critical to the kind of shooting I like to do or for vlogging.
+Ray Ortega Im going to buy a new DSLR in a few weeks. My question is.. does the 24MP on the canon 80D make a huge difference on video quality than the 20MP 70D. this will be the deciding factor on what version ill buy. im buying this strictly for short cinematic video filming.
Got this camera last week.. low budjet camera for 2020.. little old but i love the fast af.. i think the overheating is not a problem and i shoot video less than 5 min.. maybe if i want to do sitdown video i can use dummy battery and power bank..i hope it can handle the overheating a little bit..
thanks for this video Ray... 😊
Thanks for the feedback, a dummy battery is a good idea and leave the battery door open to help vent some of that heat most will come from the battery.
Ray Ortega oh okay.. thanks for the tips Ray! 👍🏼👍🏼
can use an external microphone?
sadly no
This review helped me so much! I am just getting into recording makeup videos and I purchased this camera just to start because of the awesome reviews and price.
SO glad it helped! Good luck with your channel. The biggest mistake I see newer video makers make is with audio. So don't forget to get some good audio too.
Thanks so much for this video! I've been eyeballing this for a year. Microphone is far too important and I don't think this will work for my needs. So bought a canon 7d and a rode microphone - works amazing but I'm so lost trying to properly adjust the camera for outdoor daylight video settings. Do you have a video for 7d camera video settings? if not could you do a 7d video for us? :)
+Missy Chrissy I don't have one for 7D but for video there won't be much if any difference in the setup than the 70D ruclips.net/video/8BYtSYdPhrs/видео.html for outside, if you want to do a shallow depth of field, you have to have one of these ruclips.net/video/fW6YstY1pOg/видео.html
Hi! Cool video! Thank you! Now I’m choosing a camera for shooting a vlog, your video helped me a lot! Canon has a softer picture, it's nice to watch your video, but Sony has high resolution detail, which is not very pleasant when viewing, maybe it's better for news reports. I will take Canon 60d, 70d or 80d for myself. Thanks again for your video! Good luck with your work!
Yes I love my little camera. Espicially with my Sony 50mm 1.8. But the overheating issue is just to much of a problem for me.
+Mr. Rich that's a real bummer about the overheating. I've seen that comment here a couple times and added an annotation to this video to alert people of the possible issue.
never overheated on me. thanks for the videos
+Jonesfamily1402 👍
It’s the issue for me as well :(
After playing with the G7X and the A5100 if you had to spend the money on one for your own use which one would you choose?? I need a replacement VLOGGING camera and after seeing your A5100 image I am pretty damn impressed. I am already used to the Sony since I HAD a NEX 5r... Just wondering. Great video as always. We need to catch up soon!!
+Geek with Glasses thanks Neil. Turns out, after a lot of comments on here that the a5100 and a6000 have overheating issues. So I don't think I would choose this cam despite liking it a whole lot. That said, if you're not shooting for really long periods, it might be ok. But something to be aware of.
The G7x JUST came out with a brand new version so the older model might drop in price really soon or can find a really good deal. I do like that cam a lot. For vlogging you probably won't have a lot of deep DOF shots so that issue I point out might not be a big deal. For Always worth looking at the Sony RX100 series as well as that is the big competitor to the g7x and I've seen good prices as well.
Yea the G7X MKII looks promising with the Digic7 proc with improving the auto focus. I used to use my NEX 5r for 20-30 mins shots to create time-lapse and never had an issue with the temps...that being said it does not mean the A series won't have that issue. I do not do a lot of long shots so overheating might not be an issue. I really do like the onboard mics that sony has...they work great and when you have the screen flipped up it bounces your voice down directly into the mic :) I like the fact that I can also switch out lenses and the low light seem better than the G7X .... oh well I guess I have some more research to do. Wish I could get my hands on both to review and decide!!
+Geek with Glasses let me know where you end up! I'm waiting for a sale on the a6300 but not having a 180 degree screen is practically a deal breaker. Tough choice.
Hi, great vídeo a question this camera overheat in vídeo?
Yes I've heard that some are prone to overheating and it's been a long running issue with Sony that wasn't really fixed until the a6500 podhelp.me/a6500BodyBH but even that can overheat if in direct sun. Just depends on how you are using the camera. Great last name by the way;)
How do you make the video smooth? Because my video is so shaky
You would need an image stabilized lens like the one that I use in the video or is in the kit podhelp.me/sonya5100kit16-50 (affiliate link), a tripod or a gimbal
Omg, crazy that you are reviewing this now. I just got this camera to use to take video and to travel around with when I don't want to carry my 70D around
+simplyrae cool! Have fun with the cam, definitely better than lugging around a 70D.
I recently bought Sony 5100! Yay!! Can you please tell me what settings you made in the camera for the video starting from 2:28 to 2:42 ? Cause it so perfect and clear! I made many changes in my camera, but when I filmed it looked really weird.
I don't recall exactly but I shot this in manual at 24fps, shutter 1/50 and then you have to choose your aperture based on how you want your background to look and try to keep your ISO below 1000 when possible and I use the XAVCS codec
@@RayOrtega What focus mode did you use? It looked like when you put your hand in front, it still stayed to your face and not your hands.
Hi Ray, thanks for your awesome review. I just got this camera yesterday and I was really excited but a little nervous about the audio output options. What would you suggest for a beginning vlogger as far as external microphones are concerned. Is there any options outside of syncing a completely separately recorded audio? Thanks in advanced.
Thanks, Sade. There are no native options for getting external audio into the camera unfortunately. For better audio you do have to record separate and sync in post. While not cheap, this is probably the most interesting/best option right now because it's all in one amzn.to/2vFXeZH you get a lav mic that goes into a tiny recorder. Super easy to put on yourself all day but the syncing in post does make it much more difficult. There is some software that you can get that will handle syncing all the files for you or you can just try and stay within arms length of your camera and use the on-board mics. They will probably do a decent job when you are out and about.
Thanks, Sade. There are no native options for getting external audio into the camera unfortunately. For better audio you do have to record separate and sync in post. While not cheap, this is probably the most interesting/best option right now because it's all in one amzn.to/2vFXeZH you get a lav mic that goes into a tiny recorder. Super easy to put on yourself all day but the syncing in post does make it much more difficult. There is some software that you can get that will handle syncing all the files for you or you can just try and stay within arms length of your camera and use the on-board mics. They will probably do a decent job when you are out and about.
Hi ray. I just purchased this camera and starting to vlog soon. Can i use avchd or mp4 format setting instead of xavc? What is the difference between these 3 formats anyway?
Wow! This review way so great, thank you so much!
Thanks Cynthia!
i know this is an old video but i curently have a logitech c270 webcam for video game youtube commentary so would i be able to get the sony a5100 and connect a elgoto camlink to it and use it in obs with out overheating issues also i have very good lighting and a green screen and plan to record in 10000mbs and i will use a dumy battery for wall power. i need to know this!!!!! THANKS
Hi! Great review, might just buy this camera. I see you have a mic attached to you, which one is that? I may use it since the a5100 doesn't have an audio jack and your voice sounds pretty clear. Also, what do you use to sync the audio to the video?
what editing software do you use?
Great detailed review, thank you. I just ordered this camera for my vlogs, can't wait.
BTW nice kitchen :)
+Gin Amber enjoy the cam! And thnx for compliments on the kitchen! It was a lot of work;)
Just purchased this camera to do more YT vids :) Thank you for this video!! It really helped a lot. What microphone do you recommend I get that'll get the job done at a fair price? I don't mind to sync the sound when editing.
+Mhailene Morrison congrats! I like using this lav aspenmics.com/collections/all/products/hq-spk-stereo-lavalier-micophone-for-iphone-ipad-ipod-touch this set comes with the adapter to go to your smartphone which you could use as a recorder or you could buy an additional recorder like the H1 podhelp.me/h1amazon thanks for watching!
Best informative video on the sony. Is the difference between the a5000 really big?
Thanks Noelle! I haven't used the a5000 but the differences don't seem that big. A better recording codec in the a5100 and maybe better autofocus but mostly the same. Check out some vids on here shot with the a5000 and see if you like the look. That's the best test and watch reviews to see what people like and don't like.
Thank you so much for all the info!! You're the best, I think I'm going to buy the a5000 because it's so much cheaper :)
Amazing job on this video! This was so helpful 👍🏽
I just bought one (since a friend told me is a great camera for youtube videos) but the problem i have is that when i take outside footage is very shaky...what setting in the camera can stabilise the clip i'm taking when i'm outside! Thank youuu
Any stabilization you can get would come from the lens not the camera. This Sony is too old for in-body stabilization but there are many lenses that fit this cam that have OS (optical stabilization), otherwise you can try the stabilization inside some of the editing apps like FCPX or Adobe Premiere
@@RayOrtega thank you very much :)
Hi! What are your camera settings?
Not sure, I tried lots of settings and they change based on your lighting so even if I knew them exactly, it wouldn't work for you. However, some of the auto modes work well like shutter priority. Set it to shutter priority and put your shutter at 1/50 and the camera will do the rest. Or if in manual mode, shoot 1080p, 1/50 shutter and adjust your aperture and ISO to get the proper exposure for your lighting.
Woah! Thanks so much for this!
Do you think a5100 with 18-200mm would be wild enough for an arm length selfie?
+nate anuke of course it depends on the look you need but 18 is a decent wide distance but if that's a big lens it will be a pain to hold out. This 16mm was good for me as you can see
Great review! One question though: can you use the camera while charging?
+Jenita Van Rijswijk thx. I think so cause you can power it via usb. So you could plug in a USB power brick and have much longer battery life.
Ray Ortega okay Thank you! Because I was watching a review from the 6000 and you couldn’t use it while charging (it only showed a screen which said that it was charging, you couldn’t use the camera)
You should do some more research then. It might not charge while shooting. I know some newer Sony's can run from a USB brick but I don't have this camera anymore so I would check before buying if you need to have that especially if the a6000 doesn't do it. It may be that the a5100 doesn't have the right USB port in order to power while filming and maybe it wasn't till the a6300 did they have that.
Hello, I just got this camera and will use if mostly for IG pics, Vlogging and still shots for my blog. (I shoot my videos with a Nikon D7000 and a Rode mic (but no monitor...). I don't plan to use this as my main filming camera, but if I upload footage from the Sony right to RUclips, will the footage still be high quality? Also what is a SDXC memory card? Do I have to have one card for videos and one for still images? Or is there one for both? Thanks!
Shoot in one of the picture profiles like PP1 or PP2 so that the footage is ready to go, without having to work on it more directly from the cam. You need SDXC if you want to shoot the highest quality the cam offers which is the largest bit rate and the better codec (XAVCS). One card will handle all, this is the one I used podhelp.me/trans64SDXCUHS1BH
This is great info, thanks for responding - very helpful.
Dear Ray Ortega, I wanna ask whether this camera is still worth for this time? Coz I am confusing to buy between Sony A5100 or Canon EOS M3..I hope that i could get advice from you..
My regards from Indonesia..
Great video Ray. I looked into the a5100 as a vlogging camera. One of the reasons I decided against it is because I wasn't sure which lens to buy for vlogging.
I saw some people say the stock lens wasn't great and the pancake lens they recommended was more expensive than the camera itself.
I opted for the RX100 M3. It's a little smaller and is very capable. I will, however, definitely be reviewing my options in the future once I know more about lenses.
+Kevin Muldoon thanks Kevin! Great choice on the RX, great cam too.
im plannjng on picking between the a5100 and the a6000...which should i go for
I guess it depends on how you are using it. The flip screen on the 5100 is great for vlogging otherwise the 6000 has the option to add on a mic unit. I time stamped the part of the video where I start talking a little about the comparisons ruclips.net/video/37HSYw1-9e0/видео.htmlm55s
hi Ray, can you explain me what's the difference between a5000 and a5100? and which one would you recommend to me if im going to use the camera more often for shooting video than taking photos. Or maybe you have another recommended camera for vlogging? Oh and the last, I've heard that a5100 or a5000 has some problem if we're using it for taking videos for a long time they will be overheated and turning off itself, is that true??
I really want this camera, but I'm worried about the mic. Is syncing with an external mic difficult or worth the extra cost vs getting something with build in audio?
It's a little more work but it's not bad. I use that method in this brand new video here and I mention it ruclips.net/video/hQdfHZOQC6I/видео.html despite having a mic. input on this newer a6100 but there are other reasons you might consider it over the a5100 including overheating issues
It's not difficult at all. Just clap your hands together close to the external audio recorder mic while recording the visual of the clap on video. That will create a spike on your audio waveform, then in post just drag the audio to where that spike lines up with your visual clap and link the files in your video editing software.
Nothing to it! :)
So i have a question that has been driving me nuts! Hopefully you can help me out?! Anyone! I have this camera and i record vlogs. After i export the movie from imovie in HD and its SUPER clear on imovie and on my desktop after saving, why after i upload it to youtube is it not the same?! Ugh i see so many people use this camera vlogging and it looks amazing but on mine its not like that. Nice but not the best it should be! Please help!
Are you using a RUclips preset inside iMovie to export your video? If not, try that.
how do you do that?
check the export settings in iMovie. Try this www.reely.com/darren/Guides/iMovie%20Export%20Guide/#iMovieHDJump
in the new imovie they dont have export to quicktime anymore or finalize
Hi Ray, I see a Scarlett USB audio interface box below your upside down ziplock bag at about 7:33 on this video. How do you use that? (Not the ziplock bag ... the Scarlett unit!) Thanks in advance. (And a 286s to the left to that?)
Insert sandwich, take to picnic. OH! The 2i4, right;) I use it as an audio interface for my DBX286s processor but you can also plug in any microphone (2). I also use it as my audio output for plugging in my headphones and getting great audio. In addition, I plug my studio monitors into it as well.
Many thanks. I like how you lit the ziplock. Key light on the apple. Thanks again for the reply.
How come my videos on iMovie are only allowing me to make it at 720p?
Also, what do you suggest I have my settings for filming training videos in the gym?
Got it yesterday and loving it !!!
did u get it online?
Any suggestions for a compact camera with tilt screen, mic input, stabilization & good bokeh for vlogging? I'm currently using a G85, but it has bad Bokeh because of the small sensor...
+SnowDragon see my Canon M6 review and vlog
Sony get it right and include ext mic AND tilt screen!!!! Ugh
For sure;)
external audio would be so good that this camera would be the best out there !
@@folkesiren3744 true
Very useful video .. I am thinking of getting this cam as my primary cam? do you think it is a good choice? How about the photo quality? I am looking for a great camera for photos and videos with a good price.. Do you have any recommendations even from other brands
+orerororeo does good photo too. It probably wouldn't be my primary cam cause it doesn't have an audio input but in some cases it would work well
Do you think this will be good for reaction videos? Your voice sounded really nice on the a5100, does it record over 12 minutes unlike canon? I have a 1300d is it worth buying this one as a second camera
It's great for all kinds of videos and it does up to 29 minutes but you might run into overheating issues at that length.
Just bought this camera and your review actually helped to figure a couple things afterwards :)
Awesome, thanks for letting me know.
Ray Ortega No problem at all, all that’s left is trying figure out the best video settings.
Also you were right, the flip screen is incredibly handy.
late breaking question! how would this camera perform for recording video of an RC airplane? any reco's on what lens for that as well? (these cam bodies are so cheap right now i'd like to pick one up) THanks!
This was one of the better reviews on this camera, thanks so much! I am coming from a photography background and am getting in to some vlog-type videos this year. After reviewing a bunch of cameras, I decided to pick this one up. Do you know of a way to reduce motor noise when zooming while recording video? That's my only guff about it right now as I am starting to play around and record some video...
Thanks, glad this was helpful. You'd have to get a lens with a quieter zoom or zoom manually with your hand or wear a mic that is separated from the camera.
Ray, I just looked back through your video list and saw this video. And your cautionary "lower third" added later about the A5100 overheating. Let me share my saga, in the event that it is helpful to somebody - and to give you an opportunity to shake your head (sideways!) It was your excellent video on using the Canon 70D, the Zoom H6N, Sennheiser LAV's and a couple other things (which I don't remember) several years ago that allowed me to scratch the "I need a new hobby" itch. So, I bought them - the 70D, the H6N, the SH LAV's and a Ravelli tripod. And I taught myself FCPX. The 70D was so-so in video mode, probably because I didn't know what I was doing. About then the A5100 came out, and I bought one of those. Better results with the A5100, but I never tried to shoot anything over about 5 minutes (so I didn't bump into the overheating problem). So, never one to jump slowly into anything, I had learned enough about FCPX to be dangerous and decided I would do multi-cam shooting with THREE A5100's, so I bought two more and a bunch more tripods, etc. Still never shot anything over 5 minutes. Then I went full bore into green screen, etc. Set a large one up in my basement. THEN, I bumped into the overheating problem. Ooops. Actually, before that I started shooting my 70D on my primary tripod and two 5100's on each side. Messy because the quality of images coming off the 70D and the 5100's were beyond my ability to match up in FCPX post. (And I had a couple of high end Canon lenses to use on the 70D, purchased when I went through my still photo phase several years earlier - 50mm/1.2L, 24-70/2.8L - in my Canon Rebel phase.) Then, guess what ... I started to get more confident - I had the 70D and two of the A5100's on tripods and they clicked themselves off sequentially as they overheat-ed. Overheated many times, but I was still having fun. Not going to give up, so what did I buy next? ... a Sony A6000, hoping the A6000 would be a better match for the 70D in a two camera shoot. Not. Or at least I couldn't figure it out. THEN (don't worry, this saga will end soon), I bought a Canon C100, Mark II - KNOWING that that beast wouldn't have an overheating problem. Bought a high-end Manfrotto tripod and the Apurture LED Light Dome setup. I'm sort of getting what I want now. Oh and a Sennheiser MKE-60 on a boom. And a couple of RODE VideoMic Pro's So - this is a story of somebody who had way more money than brains. The message is ... well, maybe that is obvious. Use your head before you buy a bunch of stuff! ;-) And don't buy any used A5100's, thinking they'll be useful in your video endeavors!
You should try it with a selfie stick. It's light enough for that. Very handy for getting interesting angles when shooting video.
+Ade Torrent Good tip. Thanks!
This may be a really stupid question, I've not been videoing much. In 2020, is the video on this better than a high-end smartphone?
I'm considering this now, say October 2017. I want a step up from my sony point and shoot. I'm cash strapped. I'm only planning to do photos with it. Is it a good option?
I don't shoot photos very often. I only focus on video but the pics I took with it were OK to me but again I only dabble in photos;)
Hey, I was thinking getting either this or the RX100 mIII. Which one do you think is better?
My main camera is a canon 60D and I wanted to get a more compact camera that I can bring anywhere. I'd appreciate your answer, thank you :)
+SalsaWithoutS Probably the RX100 since this a5100 sounds like it has some overheating issues. Also the RX is a newer cam.
So helpful thank you!
Glad to hear, thanks for letting me know!
Did you put a blue overlay on this video to get rid of the yellow hue this camera gives off??
No, just color corrected with a little grading.
Great video! I just picked one up today used. So far, we love it!! We got it mainly for vlogging in public settings as an alternative to our Canon DSLR. The video quality is remarkable for a this little guy!
I just ordered this camera for my first good primary camera, before I used my phone so this will be Hella better but I did wish I was able to plug in a mic but I'll get over it haha
I'm having a very hard time deciding which camera to buy as a secondary/vlogging camera. I'm purchasing the 80D as my main.
I'm so stuck between the Sony A5100 and the Canon M3.
Any thoughts?
I've read a lot about how the Canon M3 is slow to turn on, plus the auto focus is apparently pretty bad
its tuch screen sir...?
hello! great video! the kit lens on my a5100 got damaged and I bought the 35mm f1.8 but for blogging i don't get a wide image, what other lens do you recommend besides the kit lens for more room like the kit lens? than you
Thanks. There are actually a lot of options, check out the Kit I put together that has a bunch of them kit.com/rayortega/sony-e-mount-wide-angle-lenses
thank you! will checjk it out, thanks for replying man
Hey, just wondering - what with the overheating issues and lack of external mic, is there another camera that you would recommend for vlogging in a not too dissimilar pricing bracket? Ta!
Hey i had the a5100 for a month and it over heated on me once while Vlogging after 12 minutes of non stop recording. It over heats quicker when your lens are autofocusing more often. Check my vlogs 7 - 11 to see the quality of the camera .Vlogs after those I'm using my new 70d:)
price wise id recommend canon powershot, look into it. Hope this helps
You earned my sub!! Now imma buys this camera for my vlog without hesistate!!
Awesome, thanks!
Ray Ortega i just bought it on Adorama haha.. thanks alot for the review
Do not have a video of the sound quality? You can click on the camera so place any external microphone or I see this movement?
Thanks for the video
Hi are you sure that there is a image stabilization on it ? Or just on the lens ?
Hey Ray! what are your thoughts on the panasonic lumix g7? Im deciding between this at that one for vlogging and fashion photography! Ive heard the image stabilization is incredible on the g7, and the touch screen is very intuitive. would you say its worth the 400$ more than the a5100?
+FlexxedFitness Fit Panasonic seems to be doing some really cool stuff but they are one of the brands I have not had a chance to explore yet. But they seem to offer a lot and at a great price and might be some of the best value out there. You just need to compare the specs that you think you'll need for the kind of shooting you'll do and then go look at the difference in footage here on RUclips. Also this a5100 seems to have some overheating issues based on what I'm seeing in the comments so that is another factor to consider.
Im on my second a5100 and the overheating issues are worse w the newer models. Was hoping to use it bc my 70D crapped out but it took me ten hours to film a video today on the Sony due to it shutting down every 7 mins bc it overheats 😫🤦🏻♀️
Boo, that sux. Thanks for the feedback. Should help others still looking at this cam. The overheating issue was a definite downside to Sony mirrorless until the last 2 years. With the a6500, they've mostly fixed it even the a6300 with a firmware update. And in 4K. It's too bad too cause this a5100 is such a great little cam. I had great results on it for vlogging but all my shots in that kind of setup are always going to be less than a minute. If you are trying to sit in front of the cam and talk, definitely something to be concerned about. I really wish Sony would give this cam new life and update it because the price is great and so is the flip screen. Fingers crossed.
Ray Ortega I know, it really does suck. They should really discontinue it or fix the issue....I had it originally for two years and used it for vlogging also so the overheating didn’t bug me too much. But, That one broke bc of my dog, so I instead of researching a different camera to vlog with, i just went and got a second Sony a5100. This one I just got a few months ago and they did update the firmware to 3.10 I think but.....it’s much worse with this one. My first one I could get 30 min stretches of video but w this one after 5-7mins it overheats! I even tried putting an ice pack to it and nothing lol! And I have the high speed SD cards but nothing I guess it’s time to get a different vlogging camera and hope that canon can fix my 70D 🤦🏻♀️😅
great video! I've been having an issue with this camera that when i shoot videos, when i go to import them to my iMac they don't show up in the finder.. do you happen to know if theres a setting i need to change on the camera? i was thinking maybe it was saving video in the wrong format or something.. if you could help, you'd be a lifesaver!!! :)
+Beauty By Taylor G thanks! Not sure what's up with your transfer but I prefer to take the SD card out and put it into my computer then drag and drop into my desired folder on my mac. Try that.
+Ray Ortega that is also how I import my stuff, by putting the SD card in the computer but someone only my photos show up and not my videos.. But when I put the SD card back in my camera the videos are there. Idk, it's weird. Hoping I can somehow figure it out.. But thanks for replying.
+Beauty By Taylor G did you check all the folders and subfolders on the SD card?
yes i did that and they aren't in any other the other folders
Hey, thanks for the video. I'm thinking of purchasing the a5100 and I'm wondering if I can use my iPhone to record my audio since the camera doesn't have built-in audio?
Hey Ray question for ya! Can you charge this camera and still record at the same time?
Not 100% but I'm pretty sure you can't.
Awesome thanks Ray! I scrubbed through your video and didn't find any thing about battery life. With shooting video, how long does one battery typically last?
Say hey Ray...great review. So nice to hear good audio.
Am I understanding correctly that the Sony a5100 you can’t plug a mic into is that right?
Correct, you'd need to go up to something like the a6400 podhelp.me/a6400bodyBH which is like the best evolution of the a5100. Worth the money.
Hey great review , Ray, you didnt mention much about the lens ,Which lens size would you recommend for me, i have a sony A5000 still learning to use it, but would love to take landscapes at a distance, thanks ,
+emmanuel ayibu if you're doing landscapes you'll need a wide lens. The kit lens having a 16mm was really nice and you can see in this video that it looks good. There aren't a lot of native Sony lenses yet for this cam.
Ok ,thanks Ray
Hello Ray! I'm new at this, I'm learning as I go. I have tons of question. I have an A5100. I'm having issues with the camera video. I can't record for more that like 5-10 minutes video without the camera over heating. Also I loose everything I record it, and photos too. what can be the problem? Please help I'm about to take it back to best buy.
Great review man. I bought this cam and use it for all the videos on my channel. I was previously using a Canon SX730. The Sony A5100 was a huge step up in quality.
I love this camera for the "filmic' look. The no mic input isn't a problem as I only ever use the onboard mic for reference sound and use a Tascam DR-10c (not available in the US) for local recording and pluraleyes to synch the two. I love the ability to swap out lenses and if I want to I can plug in my Ninja Star to record externally. You can also buy dummy batteries for usb power. I bought it for the image quality - everything else I can work around.
+L4LTV yeah if you can mod it out, it gives you lots of options. Thanks!
Is it possible to make time laps over a couple of days using a5100?
that camera is good but the overheating issue is a pain and cuts off after 12 minutes.I returned it and got the Canon 70d which is amazing
+domitalain1 yes, the 70D is very awesome. I've used the 60D for most of my videos on this channel and it's been a quality workhorse but I'm really starting to enjoy a form factor that is easy to carry everywhere like this a5100. I didn't run into an overheating issue, hopefully they have fixed that.
+domitalain1 Are you sure it was the 5200 that overheated?? I thought that was the A7 series?
a5100 and yes. the sony rep. did say there was issues with it.
Hi) nice video ! i would like to buy Sony but its so many options (((( difficult to choose what do u recommend new from Sony now?
thanks, the best Sony has going right now that isn't a complete budget breaker is the a6300 www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1222773-REG/sony_soa6300bk_alpha_a6300_mirrorless_digital.html/BI/5841/KBID/6710 (affiliate link) but it doesn't have a flip screen the like 5100 so it really just depends on what and how you are shooting
Is there a camera that has a tilt up screen and a mic jack? I can’t seem to find one on the market. It’s either a flip up screen and no mic jack (Sony RX series) or mic jack and no flip up screen (Sony a series).
Sony has yet to do the right thing and give us both;) Canon however has a couple options such as the M6 that I reviewed ruclips.net/video/pLpfMb9JNS4/видео.html and another cam I like but haven't messed with yet, the SL2 which might be the best kept secret currently in DSLRs lol podhelp.me/CanonSL2zon
Hi quick question, I have the 18-55mm lens on my a5100, but i still do not have the option to shoot in 1080p video. Also my memory card does not support the XAVC S File format. Is this the result of not having the proper memory card? Or is it the camera? Thanks so much for your help!
It's the card. You have to have an SDXC card for XAVC-S I used podhelp.me/trans64SDXC_45MBzon the price has dropped a lot!
Just got this camera!!! I've been vlogging with it on my channel, and it's amazing!
hi! great video and comparison between a5100 & d70. I'd like to ask about the kit lens and the possibility of mounting a variable ND filter on it. Thanks!
+Piotr Wie really good question! I'll have to look into it, I don't recall if there was a thread on front so that you could put one on which would be an important aspect for someone shooting manual outdoors. If you find out first, let me know!
Hey Ray I barely picked up the Sony A5100 I'm starting to vlog was wondering what tips can you give I wasn't able to upload videos to my iMac what am I doing wrong
+Tha Realist not sure what you mean by "upload" but if you're trying to get your videos onto your computer so you can edit them or upload them RUclips, then I just take the SD card out and put it into my computer. Or you can plug it in via USB and take the videos off the camera that way. Thanks for watching!
+Ray Ortega Yeah I was trying to to upload with my USB cable but could not export video files on to my editing program
+Tha Realist try dragging them onto your desktop or another folder or use the import option from your vide editor if it has one. Depending on your editing system, it may not accept the file type that you are trying to import. XAVC-S is probably not supported in some editors.
+Ray Ortega I'm actually using AVCHD file format that may be the problem I will switch the format thanks Ray
I record basketball games, how important is it for me to get the 6500 vs. this 5100 which I already have?
Outside of better auto-focus and a slightly upgraded image, there won't be a huge difference. But the 6500 also gives 4K and is better at not overheating. Little bit of a sale right now podhelp.me/a6500kit1BH one big downside is there is not flip screen so if you film yourself, it can be much harder on the a6500 than the 5100
do you know of a really similar camera with audio jack? I'm getting the rode videomicro and would really like to use it on whatever new camera I get (compact, mirrorless, good video and focusing is what im currently looking for)
+iris muddy the Sony a6000 but you won't get the swivel screen.
ok thank you :)