I just got a RX100 VI myself and your video was extremely helpful in wading through all this camera has to offer. I'll be looking forward to more instructional videos. I was a little surprised that you don't use the view finder much. I use it most of the time and is one of the main reasons I bought this camera instead of one of the others out there. As I spend more time with this camera I'll definitely be back with requests for more instructional videos. Thanks for your efforts.
I just got a great deal on the VI and had the III but wanted more focal length and something light for backpacking. I found your video very helpful even knowing the prior version quite well. Thank you!
Thanks for this video. Sometimes a bit fast in showing the selected menu points. Hold camera steady for 2 sec so that one can see clearly which selection to make. Thanks
Hi, very helpful video. Where can I access the manual course you refer to in order to understand how to approach this. It looks like you may have made a video on this? Thanks.
Good stuff here! A couple of thoughts: Thanks for the Newport 30 recommendation. Mine is arriving in the mail today. Over four years ago I bought a Lowepro case for my RX100M2. There are lots of similar looking ones available today and after looking at dimensions I guessed that the Newport 30 was the closest one to what I already have. Good to know that I picked well. Regarding custom buttons, I have the Trash Can set to ISO as my personal preference because I have always used the Flash button on the control wheel for AEL Toggle. I do wish people would stop calling this a "point & shoot" camera! There is no simple pointing and shooting with the RX100 series cameras! I think the photographer's workload with this camera can be as high as for any DSLR or interchangeable-lens mirrorless.
Very informative,thank you! My biggest gripe with this camera is the audio. The videos I take come out great,the audio to them makes them unusable. Tried all the microphone settings and still garbage audio. This camera is strictly just for pictures for me.
First time using a Sony, good information but sometimes a little fast and I can’t exactly tell what you are doing with the camera. I am stuck on setting the center button to focus standard. I got as far as changing the setting to focus standard but my center button doesn’t seem to move the focus area around like shown in your video so not sure if I have done something wrong…..need help please.
Yes, AF-C is fine. I am sorry, I meant Focus Area. Change Focus Area to Flexible Spot. Then you have the option to move the focus area around the screen.
I've recently done some tests with mine and it's much better to leave the lens on the wide setting and crop the image rather than use the zoom. The final image will be much better. In fact Sony would have done themselves a favour by putting an f1.2 prime on instead. But I suspect peeps wouldn't go for it.
Nice review, but definitely not the way I've set up all my RX cameras. For starters, most newbies won't want to shot jpg + raw. But it's nice to give people a choice.
Set the mode to scene then use the front ring and rotate it until macro comes up. Try to use a small tripod. you might want to take advantage of the touch screen to get the right spot in focus.
This was wonderful. Helped a lot with the new RX100 M6 setup. I do have an annoying situation which I can't seem to find an answer through the manual or other posts. I have a square bracket ( two lines, almost a TV shape) that appears on both the viewfinder and EVF. No matter what I do with the display menu ( grid lines, etc ) I cannot get rid of these brackets. Is there some setting I performed that caused this to be permanently displayed, regardless of which mode I'm in? Hoping it relates to some menu function I changed from the default settings.
I need to make an approx. 20 minute video using my rx100 V1 But I don’t want it to freeze up because of overheating. Any suggestions as to exactly what settings, accessories( media card etc. ) I might need? From what you say using 4K might be optically visually better but for only a few minutes.
Thank you, I wanted to ask you please let me know how to unlock the ring we used for ISO on right and left for Focus and downside for exposure and upper side for screen function when I trying to use for shutter speed to move clock or anti clock it is locked. please help me out. regards
please show us how to do time lapse with this camera. I beg for it. i told so many people no one talk about this, everyone says what is already in the feautures of the camera.
Hey Jared! Thanks for the setting walkthrough. What additional attachment grips would you recommend aside from the Sony one? The camera is quite small in my hand even with the Sony Attachment Grip.
I have a problem. I’ve seen told that to delete multiple images from my Rx100 V1 all I have to do is go into Menu and scroll to Playback. Click on Delete BUT that function is not enable. I’ve tried switching to all possible choices eg. Program or Auto or Manual etc. unsuccessfully. ALl i get is This Function is currently disabled.
Warning about the new Auto pop up EVF. Many, many users are complaining about the loose diopter adjustment which gets knocked out of user's alignment after a few pop ups of the EVF. Sony goofed on this design. Check out the Digital Digest's video on that.
Could you tell us a bit about the flash sync speed at different focal lenghts? Is it still indipendant like at the earlier RX100 cameras or does it vary like at the RX10 series? Regarding the size of the focus point, try turning the back wheel once it´s in this light grey mode, it should cylce through small, medium and large.
In aperture priority mode with the flash enabled the shutter speed is automatically set between 1/30 (wide) and 1/50 (tele). I've never liked Sony's choice of shutter speeds for flash on these cameras (I have the RX100M2 and M6). My preference is to shoot in manual at between 1/100 and 1/200 when using flash, and I usually have the aperture wide open since the flash is so tiny. The flash will sync at 1/200 just fine. At those speeds the shutter speed has no effect on exposure since the flash duration is so much shorter than that.
Since the RX100 doesn't have a focal plane shutter, I suspect the answer is "no limit" or "as fast as you want". My M6 battery is in the charger right now, but I tested my M2 and flash works OK at 1/2000 second. Sync speed is really a focal plane shutter issue AFAIK.
OK, the M6 shutter speed goes to 1/32000 second. (!?) However, when the flash is deployed it reverts to 1/2000 at all focal lengths. So, the answer to your question is 1/2000 second.
Sorry, but you were right in the other video and wrong in this one. The 180 degree rule is about using as shutter speed the double of the exhibition frame rate, not the aquisition frame rate. If you will use a 60fps video in a 30 fps timeline use 1/60th of a second as shutter speed.
I don't understand the problem with f2.8 as the widest opening. The early lenses I had for my SLRs were 2.8, and that was when the fastest film was 400 ASA. I have a few f1.9s which is a necessity with 400ASA film. :-( (They do still make film, right?)
Clearly you know a lot about the RX100M6. The leather jacket case for the 4 and 5 doesn't fit the M6!!! what do you use to walk around with the camera and to protect it. With my 4 I always used the leather jacket case from Sony. Do you know if they will be introducing a new case that will fit the M6?? Thanks.
Better just not buy the Sony RX100 VI (mark6), the camera literally broke down after 1 year (flash broke down). Worse after sell service because only sony distribute part for sony camera, and the markup price just unreal, save up for another good camera like nikon, canon or fujifilm.
Is there anything better? RX 6 has fastest autofocus, great zoom and best image quality. All other compact camers are bad in image quality. Better get samsung s22, s23
Remember when the RX100 VI was the latest camera? ruclips.net/video/4ByfbRZ8JYg/видео.html
I've just bought a used one, it arrived the day before I go off camping at a festival. This video was extremely useful thank you.
I just got a RX100 VI myself and your video was extremely helpful in wading through all this camera has to offer. I'll be looking forward to more instructional videos.
I was a little surprised that you don't use the view finder much. I use it most of the time and is one of the main reasons I bought this camera instead of one of the others out there.
As I spend more time with this camera I'll definitely be back with requests for more instructional videos. Thanks for your efforts.
I just got a great deal on the VI and had the III but wanted more focal length and something light for backpacking. I found your video very helpful even knowing the prior version quite well. Thank you!
The first 10 minutes has nothing to do with settings
That's exactly what I was going to say...
Thanks for this video. Sometimes a bit fast in showing the selected menu points. Hold camera steady for 2 sec so that one can see clearly which selection to make. Thanks
Get to the point! We don't need to hear that you have the battery out because you're excited... 3:05
Thanks a lot man, nice tips for beginners! I find it really helpful.
A full explanation how to use the memory recall - from the wheel and the menu - and how the two relate. Top 10 settings was very helpful !
Excellent. Long-time Sony shooter, but I can alway use reminders and suggestions for set up on a new camera. I need to work on the Function menu, too.
Hi, very helpful video. Where can I access the manual course you refer to in order to understand how to approach this. It looks like you may have made a video on this? Thanks.
Good stuff here! A couple of thoughts: Thanks for the Newport 30 recommendation. Mine is arriving in the mail today. Over four years ago I bought a Lowepro case for my RX100M2. There are lots of similar looking ones available today and after looking at dimensions I guessed that the Newport 30 was the closest one to what I already have. Good to know that I picked well. Regarding custom buttons, I have the Trash Can set to ISO as my personal preference because I have always used the Flash button on the control wheel for AEL Toggle. I do wish people would stop calling this a "point & shoot" camera! There is no simple pointing and shooting with the RX100 series cameras! I think the photographer's workload with this camera can be as high as for any DSLR or interchangeable-lens mirrorless.
Nice!! Thanks for sharing.
Skip to 7:32 for actual setting start
Very informative,thank you! My biggest gripe with this camera is the audio. The videos I take come out great,the audio to them makes them unusable. Tried all the microphone settings and still garbage audio. This camera is strictly just for pictures for me.
Any idea how to change the down button of the wheel from "Switch Av/Tv" to exposure compensation?
Thanks for the video chaddy cathy.jk it was very helpful and detailed. People here complain about you talking to much but it helps the newbies
First time using a Sony, good information but sometimes a little fast and I can’t exactly tell what you are doing with the camera. I am stuck on setting the center button to focus standard. I got as far as changing the setting to focus standard but my center button doesn’t seem to move the focus area around like shown in your video so not sure if I have done something wrong…..need help please.
Are you also in Flexible Point Auto Focus for your focus mode? Otherwise this option won't do much.
I am sorry but what is flexible point auto focus? I am in AF-C at the moment.
Yes, AF-C is fine. I am sorry, I meant Focus Area. Change Focus Area to Flexible Spot. Then you have the option to move the focus area around the screen.
Thank you! I did end up figuring that out :)
I've recently done some tests with mine and it's much better to leave the lens on the wide setting and crop the image rather than use the zoom. The final image will be much better. In fact Sony would have done themselves a favour by putting an f1.2 prime on instead. But I suspect peeps wouldn't go for it.
Nonsense! Utter rubbish.
Optical zoom is far superior to crop.
Nice review, but definitely not the way I've set up all my RX cameras. For starters, most newbies won't want to shot jpg + raw. But it's nice to give people a choice.
Thank you! Good job!
Could you show us how to take good macro shots? Thanks!
Set the mode to scene then use the front ring and rotate it until macro comes up. Try to use a small tripod. you might want to take advantage of the touch screen to get the right spot in focus.
This was wonderful. Helped a lot with the new RX100 M6 setup. I do have an annoying situation which I can't seem to find an answer through the manual or other posts. I have a square bracket ( two lines, almost a TV shape) that appears on both the viewfinder and EVF. No matter what I do with the display menu ( grid lines, etc ) I cannot get rid of these brackets. Is there some setting I performed that caused this to be permanently displayed, regardless of which mode I'm in? Hoping it relates to some menu function I changed from the default settings.
Good stuff spoken in understandable language.
If you’re manually focusing on aperture priority mode or manual mode, how do you change the aperture when rotating the ring changes the focus?
Thanks for the video! Looking forward to your next RX100 VI tutorial/review video.
Do yoy know how to use Hybrid log gamma profile while recording 4K video?
fanstastic video thanks
I need to make an approx. 20 minute video using my rx100 V1 But I don’t want it to freeze up because of overheating. Any suggestions as to exactly what settings, accessories( media card etc. ) I might need? From what you say using 4K might be optically visually better but for only a few minutes.
Thank you, I wanted to ask you please let me know how to unlock the ring we used for ISO on right and left for Focus and downside for exposure and upper side for screen function when I trying to use for shutter speed to move clock or anti clock it is locked. please help me out. regards
KISS - Keep It Short Superman !
please show us how to do time lapse with this camera. I beg for it. i told so many people no one talk about this, everyone says what is already in the feautures of the camera.
A little long winded, regardless, there was a ton of great info in this video!
Hey Jared!
Thanks for the setting walkthrough. What additional attachment grips would you recommend aside from the Sony one?
The camera is quite small in my hand even with the Sony Attachment Grip.
I will have to work on that. Keep an eye out for my full review of the Rx100 VI coming soon. I will make sure to address that there.
I have a problem. I’ve seen told that to delete multiple images from my Rx100 V1 all I have to do is go into Menu and scroll to Playback. Click on Delete BUT that function is not enable. I’ve tried switching to all possible choices eg. Program or Auto or Manual etc. unsuccessfully. ALl i get is This Function is currently disabled.
Does setting the Creative Style to Neutral also apply to RAW?
AFAIK creative styles apply exclusively to JPEG. RAW is RAW.
How do you change the setting to slog2 or slog3?
Where i can access the app list???
Warning about the new Auto pop up EVF. Many, many users are complaining about the loose diopter adjustment which gets knocked out of user's alignment after a few pop ups of the EVF. Sony goofed on this design. Check out the Digital Digest's video on that.
Could you tell us a bit about the flash sync speed at different focal lenghts? Is it still indipendant like at the earlier RX100 cameras or does it vary like at the RX10 series? Regarding the size of the focus point, try turning the back wheel once it´s in this light grey mode, it should cylce through small, medium and large.
In aperture priority mode with the flash enabled the shutter speed is automatically set between 1/30 (wide) and 1/50 (tele). I've never liked Sony's choice of shutter speeds for flash on these cameras (I have the RX100M2 and M6). My preference is to shoot in manual at between 1/100 and 1/200 when using flash, and I usually have the aperture wide open since the flash is so tiny. The flash will sync at 1/200 just fine. At those speeds the shutter speed has no effect on exposure since the flash duration is so much shorter than that.
Whats the fastest sync speed it can handle at tele and wide angle?
Since the RX100 doesn't have a focal plane shutter, I suspect the answer is "no limit" or "as fast as you want". My M6 battery is in the charger right now, but I tested my M2 and flash works OK at 1/2000 second. Sync speed is really a focal plane shutter issue AFAIK.
OK, the M6 shutter speed goes to 1/32000 second. (!?) However, when the flash is deployed it reverts to 1/2000 at all focal lengths. So, the answer to your question is 1/2000 second.
Thats extremely good news :) Thanks alot.
Sorry, but you were right in the other video and wrong in this one. The 180 degree rule is about using as shutter speed the double of the exhibition frame rate, not the aquisition frame rate. If you will use a 60fps video in a 30 fps timeline use 1/60th of a second as shutter speed.
I don't get change settings to 4k 30p 100m, just not appears. Why?
I don't understand the problem with f2.8 as the widest opening. The early lenses I had for my SLRs were 2.8, and that was when the fastest film was 400 ASA. I have a few f1.9s which is a necessity with 400ASA film. :-( (They do still make film, right?)
Clearly you know a lot about the RX100M6. The leather jacket case for the 4 and 5 doesn't fit the M6!!! what do you use to walk around with the camera and to protect it. With my 4 I always used the leather jacket case from Sony. Do you know if they will be introducing a new case that will fit the M6?? Thanks.
Actually the Sony leather case does fit the RX100VI, I know this because I bought it for the IV and now use it for my VI :)
May be cut it short and start at 6:15 in the video....otherwise too long, for people like me who just want meat on the bone.
Got fed up with all the waffle stopped watching after 8 minutes
its a 7 minutes video but you telling so many unnecessary story make your video bored
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Mine doesn't have the choice of "flexible spot WIDE", it has " WIDE" and "EXPAND FLEXIBLE SPOT" and "flexible spot M".
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Why say it in 8 minutes when you can do it in over 30...plenty of rabbit.
you talk too much
agreed
Better just not buy the Sony RX100 VI (mark6), the camera literally broke down after 1 year (flash broke down). Worse after sell service because only sony distribute part for sony camera, and the markup price just unreal, save up for another good camera like nikon, canon or fujifilm.
Is there anything better? RX 6 has fastest autofocus, great zoom and best image quality. All other compact camers are bad in image quality. Better get samsung s22, s23