The A5100 is now a first class talking head video camera. Great for vlogs, b-roll and webcam. Pair this with an Elgato Cam Link and you have the perfect hi-res webcam for Zoom Video conferences. My Sony A5100 is 5 years old and is still going strong. Great mirrorless camera and now is very very affordable...👍👍👍
I actually have this camera and I like it a lot. I don't use it for the selfies either, I use it for my pictures traveling to get places like Denali Park in Alaska. My issue has been learning the features that the camera has to get the most out of my pictures.
this is my second Sony alpha camera. coming from a NEX-5, this is a substantial upgrade for me. fulfills my needs till today. it's followed me across continents and countries over the years and still works flawlessly.
There are some reviewers who say only the good things about every item they "review". I find you an honest reviewer and I subscribed to your channel. Keep it up bro.
I use it for RUclips vids as my main camera it's great, yup we're all skint here in the UK, so for me this was an expensive bit of kit but we'll worth it, I use a dummy battery and a capture card with it, so it can stay on for as long as you like without over heating shut offs, because it's not using the camera to film, it's just relaying the image to your software, OBS in my case, it's a great camera for the particular use that I purchased it for, perfect.
What a fantastic review! I got this camera a while ago to film some videos, but recently I have been thinking of using it for some photography shots. For the type of photo's I'm thinking of taking I think it will be fine; however, I'll definitely be referring to your channel when I can afford to update to a better quality camera in the future.
absolutely love this camera, bought it when it was new and teaches me a lot about doing photography didnt use it anymore since my phone takes better low light photos but still uses it as my webcam
Awesome review. Just bought in Sept 22 2020. I’ve had digital cameras since the Olympus with the floppy drive and this one is amazing. Cost 529 US here in NC, add the accessory kit I was in at 924.00 US. But YOLO. I told my wife. Damn it I’m buying it. My couch is so uncomfortable.
I have had the a5100 for about 6 years now. It has been a wonderful camera until honestly the last months. The camera is no longer focusing well. everything is blurry or slightly out of focus. I have no changed any settings (im not very camera savvy so i usually leave it on Intelligent auto or superior auto). Im not sure if the lense itself is going bad or if it is a camera issue (has standard lens that came with camera). Ive tried doing a camera factory setting reset with no real improvement. Not sure what the issue is so debating do i spend money on a replacement lens or flat out replace the camera
I think you should just replace it as whole and look at buying the Sony a6100 , because the a6000 is discontinued , you can only buy the camera with lens until it’s completely finished.
Great Vid - You really covered everything so well. I am from India, bought this phone last year, its a upgrade from my sony point n shooter and really an affordable solution to have a DSLR in your pocket, buy a pancake lens and you have a powerful imaging device in your jeans pocket.
A6000 has overheating problems while recording video . How about this one ? Did you test the video recording for long time (for an hour for example ) ?
@@uncledaddy9207 Bought my a5100 couple of months ago. Got recommended cheap primes, Meike 25mm f1.8 and 7artisans 55mm f1.4. Just recieved Meike 25mm, it should work fine for streams. And it's got that crazy swirly bokeh effect.
Interesting you’ve mentioned the canon g7x mark 2 over this camera as I have the g7x now but am considering getting the 5100 strictly for the photography benefits in lens. For strictly photography do you still recommend the canon g7x over this camera?
the Zoom H1n is actually the opposite of a shotgun microphone if we talk about characteristics. it records everything. yes, everything. pretty impressive... i use the a5100 with Fujian and TTArtisan lenses. awesome results.
From a motorcyclist's perspective... I really don't trust the video stabilization on this thing to be anywhere near what my GoPro can do on my motorcycle...
Great question! I am about to purchase one as well and I am really close to pulling the trigger on this but if there is a better, more current competitor at a similar price point, I’d really like to know! PLEASE answer his question man, would really appreciate it!
Depends on your needs, I would go with canon if you don't wanna edit your photos. And I would go with the sony if you wanna do heavy editing to your colors.
Better video than gopro? In which regards? Yes, colors are better and maybe dinamic range. But what about resolution? My A5100 has not so sharp 1080p, while my Gopro6 has sharp 4k/60 quality! And not a single word about fast overheating in this video. Why?
Thank you! Liked the video. A love my α5100 and I find it extremely reliableq and adequate for every day use without extreme expectations. I am just an average user.
I know nothing at all about photography but I want to buy a easy-to-carry camera. I plan on using it only for point and shoot pictures, mostly of my friends, nothing fancy. I saw this one discounted near me. How would it compare to a cheaper compact camera like a canon powershot for my needs?
I was initially looking at the a6xxx-series for photos and videos for youtube, but kinda need a flip-up screen to frame myself correctly when doing fingerstyle guitar-videos. This thing has it, and it’s so small and literally half the price of an a6000 but with the same great sensor. Thinking about pairing it with a Sigma prime.
I don't recall having heating issues with it, and I found even with heating warning , it didn't turn off. I don't think its a camera you can let roll for hours.
@@MelissaHillikerNPets Dummy Battery supposedly helps. And if that's not an option because you want to be portable flipping open the screen and bringing up the flash supposedly helps a little bit. Lower framerates will also help I think.
The A5100 is around 450 dollars here, and around 1000 dollars for the A6100. Ofc. I will expect a better camera with the A6100, but it all comes down to what you will use the camera for. (but thats not what I call a small diffrence in price).
What about the over heating issue? I can NEVER finish a long vlogg or video. Literally only lasts 15 mins before it “overheats” and turns off. How do i fix this? Ive tried everything. Or is it defective?
Yes. He's saying the camera is bad in lowlight when he's using a slow lens, of course it's going to be bad in lowlight. Get something like the Sigma 16mm f1.4
I need a camera for YouTubing. The video will be dealt with the tech stuffs and video will be shooted in a studio environment with full lights. Will this camera gives better video quality on that studio environment? Is kit lens (16-50 mm) is sufficient for shooting tech stuff? (tech stuff - hardware boards, pcb,robotics,IoT etc)
I have this camera and have only used it a handful of times (bought it for vlogging but I don't even vlog) The settings are a bit advanced for me also. I would do a trade if you'd be interested: I have the box it came in, strap, and two batteries for it. I was actually looking into selling it and buying a canon instead.
Would this camera do better if we were to purchase a different lens. I own the camera and have been thinking about selling it in order to buy something nicer. I mainly shoot selfies, casually shots, and hair portraits for my hairstyling business.
Have you tried using a Class 10 SD card? My cannon used to shut off out of nowhere at different times and I found out I wasn't using a high enough speed SD card. Other than that these cameras won't record for more than 30 minutes, it's a setting the manufacturer puts on them so it keeps them out of the video camera category
As far as the research I've done on it, it doesn't overheat. Apparently that's why it is a popular camera for live streamers. I know it's an older camera but I'll be getting one just for live streaming quality and long time length of streaming without overheating. Check out some videos from Alpha Gaming he talks alot about the Sony a5100
Popping out the flash and the screen supposedly helps a bit and you can get some Dummy Batteries and power it externally. The battery produces a lot of heat and the dummy battery with a adapter should let you film for a very long time. Or so I've heard, it's a common complaint, but I don't actually own one.
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The A5100 is now a first class talking head video camera. Great for vlogs, b-roll and webcam. Pair this with an Elgato Cam Link and you have the perfect hi-res webcam for Zoom Video conferences. My Sony A5100 is 5 years old and is still going strong. Great mirrorless camera and now is very very affordable...👍👍👍
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Also use a dummy battery if you stream for a long period of time.
How is the image stabilization in video can you tell please
Thanks because that’s my plans for it
Can I do starting cinematography with it?
"Its 450 bucks, who cares?"
My wallet, lmao
You can nab them on ebay for like 250 without the kit lens if u keep an eye out
Who cares. This guy must be crazy rich
meanwhile my gf3 cost me about 45 bucks to buy in 2020.
I just got one for 100 off someone
@@forresterpaige7767 😮
'I always like to find the positive in everything' totally agree, thank you
I actually have this camera and I like it a lot. I don't use it for the selfies either, I use it for my pictures traveling to get places like Denali Park in Alaska. My issue has been learning the features that the camera has to get the most out of my pictures.
this is my second Sony alpha camera. coming from a NEX-5, this is a substantial upgrade for me. fulfills my needs till today. it's followed me across continents and countries over the years and still works flawlessly.
Can it blurr backgrounds? (Like in this video) also can it be used for live streams?
You cand blurr ur background while streaming, using NVIDIA RTX broadcast, if you have an NVIDA graphics card on your setup.
The part were he says Great for shooting your dog can be misheard lmao!
"or just shooting your dog in the park" made me laugh.
i own a7iii and some prime lenses. A5100 is still attractive for its compact size and portability for travel
Hi. May i know what camera your using for this video?
Very nice review. I have 2 used A5100, 2 A6000, and an NEX3N. Love using them all.
Nice vid !
The only "con" for me is the lack of dedicated apperture/speed button. But it stills good in 2020.
Greetings from Paris.
There are some reviewers who say only the good things about every item they "review". I find you an honest reviewer and I subscribed to your channel. Keep it up bro.
I use it for RUclips vids as my main camera it's great, yup we're all skint here in the UK, so for me this was an expensive bit of kit but we'll worth it, I use a dummy battery and a capture card with it, so it can stay on for as long as you like without over heating shut offs, because it's not using the camera to film, it's just relaying the image to your software, OBS in my case, it's a great camera for the particular use that I purchased it for, perfect.
What lens do you recommend for video on this camera?
How good is this camera compared to Canon M200? I plan to get one for live streaming and some videos.
What a fantastic review! I got this camera a while ago to film some videos, but recently I have been thinking of using it for some photography shots. For the type of photo's I'm thinking of taking I think it will be fine; however, I'll definitely be referring to your channel when I can afford to update to a better quality camera in the future.
absolutely love this camera, bought it when it was new and teaches me a lot about doing photography didnt use it anymore since my phone takes better low light photos but still uses it as my webcam
How can you use it as a webcam? Also, can it make the background blurry as in this video?
@@xristinarose2409 there's a bunch of RUclips tutorials on that, just look it up
@@xristinarose2409 You have to buy the Elgato Cam Link in order to use it as a webcam, for the best performance
Your new subscriber from India 🇮🇳 ❤️
Awesome review. Just bought in Sept 22 2020. I’ve had digital cameras since the Olympus with the floppy drive and this one is amazing. Cost 529 US here in NC, add the accessory kit I was in at 924.00 US. But YOLO. I told my wife. Damn it I’m buying it. My couch is so uncomfortable.
Amazing narration , crisp and clear
Do you think the 6100 is good for low light, i need a good one for stars. Thanks a lot
I have had the a5100 for about 6 years now. It has been a wonderful camera until honestly the last months. The camera is no longer focusing well. everything is blurry or slightly out of focus. I have no changed any settings (im not very camera savvy so i usually leave it on Intelligent auto or superior auto). Im not sure if the lense itself is going bad or if it is a camera issue (has standard lens that came with camera). Ive tried doing a camera factory setting reset with no real improvement. Not sure what the issue is so debating do i spend money on a replacement lens or flat out replace the camera
I think you should just replace it as whole and look at buying the Sony a6100 , because the a6000 is discontinued , you can only buy the camera with lens until it’s completely finished.
Your lens is probably giving out.
Great Vid - You really covered everything so well. I am from India, bought this phone last year, its a upgrade from my sony point n shooter and really an affordable solution to have a DSLR in your pocket, buy a pancake lens and you have a powerful imaging device in your jeans pocket.
Vai tum hare pas avi hei ye camera??
So if you have to choose which one do you pick canon g7x or Sony?
Hey which camera have you used to shoot this video
What camera did you use for this video?
Can someone tell me, which amongst the canon m200 or sony a5100, should I buy ?
A6000 has overheating problems while recording video . How about this one ? Did you test the video recording for long time (for an hour for example ) ?
Considering this camera for my twitch streams, thank you for the in depth review :)
Same but which lense are you going for?
Bump
@@uncledaddy9207 Bought my a5100 couple of months ago.
Got recommended cheap primes, Meike 25mm f1.8 and 7artisans 55mm f1.4.
Just recieved Meike 25mm, it should work fine for streams.
And it's got that crazy swirly bokeh effect.
if you really don’t care about the a5100 then give it to me :) probleme solved.
Does Sony cameras have a utility to connect to your laptop or monitor like Canon EOS utilities?
Can you please suggest which one is good for photography , the Nikon d5600 or the sony a6000 ?
What do you use to make this video?
Interesting you’ve mentioned the canon g7x mark 2 over this camera as I have the g7x now but am considering getting the 5100 strictly for the photography benefits in lens.
For strictly photography do you still recommend the canon g7x over this camera?
the Zoom H1n is actually the opposite of a shotgun microphone if we talk about characteristics. it records everything. yes, everything. pretty impressive...
i use the a5100 with Fujian and TTArtisan lenses. awesome results.
Imagine thinking 450$ isn't a lot of money ;(
Go look at one of the top rated mirrorless the Nikon z60. Just the body is 1800. In the realm of camera, $450 is a bargain
Yeah that a lot I found mine at a yard sale for 30$ 😅
Wait, okay so this thing only records 6 frames per second? How is it good for vlogging if that’s the case?
If i shoot 1080p 24fps ...how long can I get (as it has heating issues)
How’s the audio and the battery life?
2 weeks ago it was on sale and now I regret not buying it smh😞
I feel you!
How much coast in Euro?
From a motorcyclist's perspective... I really don't trust the video stabilization on this thing to be anywhere near what my GoPro can do on my motorcycle...
Does this thing really have a competitor within this tight budget? I'd love to look out for them also as a 300$ish budget camera.
Great question! I am about to purchase one as well and I am really close to pulling the trigger on this but if there is a better, more current competitor at a similar price point, I’d really like to know! PLEASE answer his question man, would really appreciate it!
@@destinyetuk2751 The Panasonic G7
Good enough for black and white streetphotography ? I'm a beginner.
Is this camera good for photography? I don't care if it can shoot videos or not. Or should I buy nikon d3500?
Canom m50 or this sony you are talking about?
Can this camera make a blurry background like yours? Also, is it possible to use as webcam (live streams)
yes definitly with a fast aperature lens
Awesome video! Any ideas what to do with the stabilization on the camera? Video is decent but very shaky
So what should i buy cannon m50 or this sony one i am a beginner but i have used my friend's cannon 1300d
Depends on your needs, I would go with canon if you don't wanna edit your photos. And I would go with the sony if you wanna do heavy editing to your colors.
Better video than gopro? In which regards? Yes, colors are better and maybe dinamic range. But what about resolution? My A5100 has not so sharp 1080p, while my Gopro6 has sharp 4k/60 quality! And not a single word about fast overheating in this video. Why?
i liked your video
i can say you're the best reviewer i've ever seen
Can anyone help suggest which camera i could buy to make music videos for my nephews and freinds
Thank you! Liked the video. A love my α5100 and I find it extremely reliableq and adequate for every day use without extreme expectations. I am just an average user.
Its a super cool stuff. I always use the same for my yt channel....(videos)
I know nothing at all about photography but I want to buy a easy-to-carry camera. I plan on using it only for point and shoot pictures, mostly of my friends, nothing fancy. I saw this one discounted near me. How would it compare to a cheaper compact camera like a canon powershot for my needs?
A power should would give more zoom, but this range would give better picture quality
You did not mention at this camera has touch screen for focus. This was not repeated until the A6500. I am not sure the at A6100 has it.
I was initially looking at the a6xxx-series for photos and videos for youtube, but kinda need a flip-up screen to frame myself correctly when doing fingerstyle guitar-videos. This thing has it, and it’s so small and literally half the price of an a6000 but with the same great sensor. Thinking about pairing it with a Sigma prime.
Love the content, as it shows both the sides of face of camera
Just picked up a Sony like this one for 220 excelente condition selfie stick and tripod with sd card included
Very nice!
Does it over heat if I use it mainly in photography as a c cam for an event shoot?
I don't recall having heating issues with it, and I found even with heating warning , it didn't turn off. I don't think its a camera you can let roll for hours.
I know for videos after about half an hour it turns off to cool down but I dont know for pictures
Melissa Hilliker this is exactly what i experince. Its so annoying. Any ideas on how to make it better?
@@shemsalove4438 I haven't found any :( it drives me crazy because long recording sessions is part of why I wanted a camera in the first place
@@MelissaHillikerNPets Dummy Battery supposedly helps. And if that's not an option because you want to be portable flipping open the screen and bringing up the flash supposedly helps a little bit. Lower framerates will also help I think.
does anyone know the best way to get a live view on a MAC using this camera?
You can get an Elgato Camlink
I've already bought it. Can I still watch?
Great review! 👌
i was going to use this camera for sit down videos to review products or do unboxings
The A5100 is around 450 dollars here, and around 1000 dollars for the A6100. Ofc. I will expect a better camera with the A6100, but it all comes down to what you will use the camera for. (but thats not what I call a small diffrence in price).
Now how would you feel if you could get this camera for $175?
How?
Is the Camera 1080p 60FPS?!
Is it good for street photography?
What about the over heating issue? I can NEVER finish a long vlogg or video. Literally only lasts 15 mins before it “overheats” and turns off. How do i fix this? Ive tried everything. Or is it defective?
SHEMSALOVE buy a dummy battery pack :)
What if I will buy a bright lens to it? If low light photos will be good then?
Yes. He's saying the camera is bad in lowlight when he's using a slow lens, of course it's going to be bad in lowlight. Get something like the Sigma 16mm f1.4
a5100 vs m100 vs xiaomi m1 mirorless what to choose ?
should i get this or m200?
20 outta 10 is NOT POSSIBLE.
SONY: Hold my beer...
I need a camera for YouTubing. The video will be dealt with the tech stuffs and video will be shooted in a studio environment with full lights.
Will this camera gives better video quality on that studio environment?
Is kit lens (16-50 mm) is sufficient for shooting tech stuff?
(tech stuff - hardware boards, pcb,robotics,IoT etc)
You could get a Sony NEX F3, 5R or 5T for cheaper. Only thing this has going for it is better autofocus.
Weight and extremely small size is a key reason for this camera - even in 2020 there's not a lot of competition
I run two in my Channel. They do overheat bad.
Can you make a video on the Sony a7
a7 1? I am currently working on an a7III review
No mention of the glaring (no pun intended) heat problems of this cam?
Really nice video. In terms of transferring pics, Panasonic has an app that does that and u can even tether pics to ur phone as u shoot...
But If I Put Gorilla Tripod In Camera Then Where I Put Mic For Good Audio?
Thank you so much!
Does a5100 have clean hdmi?
Pair it with a 18-105 g lens and its as good as a cannon dslr
i love this camera
Bought this for $180 w/o lens. I Use it for webcam, it’s awesome!
Do you need extra hardware/software to use it as cam? Or how does it work? Also, is it possible to make the background blurry as in this video?
considering trading in my rebel t6i for this !
I have this camera and have only used it a handful of times (bought it for vlogging but I don't even vlog) The settings are a bit advanced for me also. I would do a trade if you'd be interested: I have the box it came in, strap, and two batteries for it. I was actually looking into selling it and buying a canon instead.
Devon Watkins I have the same camera I’d be willing to trade!
can it be powered via usb power bank?
no
Does it have clean HDMI?
yes
My Sony 5100 records only 8 minutes of video and then turns off from overheating. How can something like this be on the market?
no mic jack. returned it.
Would this camera do better if we were to purchase a different lens. I own the camera and have been thinking about selling it in order to buy something nicer. I mainly shoot selfies, casually shots, and hair portraits for my hairstyling business.
For that type of work, I don't think so.
so does this mean this is water proof?
No. He just means it won't matter as much if it breaks compared to something more expensive.
Please do a video for a6100
I have one in white I can never vlog it shuts off repeatedly. Can you give me any advice to fix it?
Have you tried using a Class 10 SD card? My cannon used to shut off out of nowhere at different times and I found out I wasn't using a high enough speed SD card.
Other than that these cameras won't record for more than 30 minutes, it's a setting the manufacturer puts on them so it keeps them out of the video camera category
How do you solve the hot shoe problem 🤨
I think a cage of a side mount from amazon is the best option
Was doing well until the "who cares" 😂
does anybody know if it can be connected for hours to get the video from hdmi output to obs? (live streaming) thanks
As far as the research I've done on it, it doesn't overheat. Apparently that's why it is a popular camera for live streamers. I know it's an older camera but I'll be getting one just for live streaming quality and long time length of streaming without overheating.
Check out some videos from Alpha Gaming he talks alot about the Sony a5100
Do you have a solution for overheat? My A5100 overheat after 5min.
Popping out the flash and the screen supposedly helps a bit and you can get some Dummy Batteries and power it externally. The battery produces a lot of heat and the dummy battery with a adapter should let you film for a very long time. Or so I've heard, it's a common complaint, but I don't actually own one.
how about in 2023
Perfect for a webcam, not much else.
If you had the opportunity to get the camera with 3 lenses for $300 total would you?
Yes that's a very good deal.