Sony A6700 with the Sony 200-600mm lens - 2nd shoot Hummingbirds in flight & other wildlife at Hahn 

Absolutely! For all the cameras I have used, there is not one that is perfect. I edit them all the same way and save them as a sequence. Some set-ups are better than others but none is perfect!! All are fun though. Thank you for letting me share! 🙏🤗💖

Thank you!! I go into debt getting these toys and just have fun with it. I buy my own stuff. If I were to take something for a promotion, I would feel funny about it.🙏💖🤗

Thank you, thank you!!! 🙏💖🤗

I thank YOU for letting me share. 🙏💖🤗

Thank you - I agree 100%. I keep thinking about it and wonder if I should buy it, but the Canon 100-500 that I keep renting, or wait for Canon 200-800mm lens...... or all of it! LOL. I really, really enjoyed shooting it - thank you for letting me share. 🙏🤗💖

Thank you Peter. The camera and lens combo is amazing. I was out this morning shooting "macro" with both the Canon R7 and the Sony A6700 and tier 90mm macro lens. I have not looked at those raw photos yet, but man I am impressed with this camera combo. I want one!!! 🙏💖🤗

Jim!!!!!! I thank you!!! I really just love being out there and feel fortunate to have this platform to share. Fortunate and thankful - processing all of these just makes me happy. 🙏💖🤗

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! 🙏💖🤗

Thank you for watching!!! I am super impressed with this new tech - and the color!!! It is making me rethink my 600mm...... If I had everything paid off, I would buy it - it is an amazing camera. It has a stabilization that I did not even get into. It really is impressive!!! 🙏💖🤗

I had a LOT of fun shooting that set up. I had rented it again last week and unfortunately, the 200-600 has some issues and I got nothing I can use. I did also rent an EF to E adpater and used my 70-200 on the A6700. It worked really well, or as you would expect an adapted lens to work. The shots with my Canon 70-200 are beautiful and tack sharp - the issues I had with the Sony lens.... devastating. Ah well. Over all though, I get better results with the Canon R7. 🙏💖🤗

Bill.... this camera has me blown away as well! You can get the same results with the Canon R7 and the RF 100-500 but at a little higher price. Each has strengths and weaknesses ...... but man this was fun to shoot!!! An absolute joy and I am so glad I rented it. Those are not macro shots - just cropped in - it is that sharp. I do have a macro one out soon, then a comparison for macro on the the R7 too - working on all those many, many photos. It was fun!! 🙏💖🤗

@@JonnyPink65 Wow, just close ups! Well, those long zooms do a great job at ‘macro’ shots! Really enjoyed the video John!👏

@@Eli4Bill Bill, I really feel fortunate to be exploring this tech. I get so many comments about gear so I hope that someone finds something useful as well as enjoyable in what I do. The new tech..... just wow!!! 🙏💖🤗 PS it is all the tech - I just push the button!

@@JonnyPink65 You’re using great tech, camera gear and editing, but your skills using both makes the magic!👏

@@Eli4Bill Thank you Bill!! 🤗

I agree with you 100% - all the newer tech is impressive and so much fun to shoot. For wildlife, I do prefer a crop body for the added reach. I use my full frame R5 as well as it has a different look. And when I shot Nikon DSLRs, I like the older crop bodies (D5500 D3200), but HATED the D500 that everyone raved about. I loved and still love my D800. I sold almost all of my Nikon stuff when I switched to Canon. I was also shooting Sony back then but I was not a big fan of the color science in the raw files - to my eyes it was flat. When i rented the A6700 I knew the focus would be amazing, and that it would have rolling shutter like Canon so I worked around that by setting my shutter to the lowest mechanical and it works. I just wanted to play with the autofocus and was expecting not much past that. I was blown away by all of it. It still has some limitation compared to the R7, but in other ways it makes up for it. I really, really WANT the A6700, the 200-600, and the 90mm macro lens set up I rented. For wedding or events though, I will and do use a full frame. But oh yeah - this is a super impressive set up and I would take it all day long over anything Nikon - it surpasses the Z9 for what I want it to do!! 🙏💖🤗

First, thank you. It is fun to rent the new gear when possible. I LOVE my Canon stuff and I am looking forward to the advances. The mirrorless advantages are light years what the DSLRs could do and the older film cameras. That is where we learned though. It is a great inexpensive camera but it does have some drawbacks as well. The biggest thing I noticed was the inconsistency in exposer with birds or dragonflies in flight. That could have been me and my settings - lack of experience with Sony settings, but I did experience that. I will have it in an upcoming video...... with dragonflies in flight!! 🙏💖🤗

Awesome - I did not know that. I was under the impression that it did not. The R7, at the same price point, does and I really like that. I have a couple of observations but nothing negative to say. Any shots I missed, I am going to simply say it is user error or inexperience with the Sony settings - all my fault. If I buy one (OK who am I kidding - when I buy one), I will have more time to really dig in and refine settings that work for me. I did a quick set up and was happy I got the shots I did. By the time I get one, Canon my have another toy on the market that may fit my wants even more!!! 🙏💖🤗

I did not have it long enough to shoot in electronic - I kept it in mechanical the entire time. I shoot all my cameras in mechanical of first curtain, and on the slowest shutter for a couple of reasons. Canon rolling shutter at high frame rate is terrible and Sony is not much better. To minimize that, I shoot mechanical and slow..... and I like the sound as well LOL The other advantage is that I don't have to dump a couple thousand of the same shot, only a couple. Everyone has a system that works for their preferred style and this works for me. I wish I had a better answer for you!!! Without a stacked sensor and only SD storage, I would guess that in electronic, the rolling shutter would be noticeable. The readout and slower SD storage would just not be fast enough to not be there. 🙏💖🤗

Thank you!! I rented it and since I only had the set up for a couple of days, I really cant tell you how I set it up other than I use back button focus on all my cameras. I tried to set it up like I have my Canons with one button for spot focus and another for tracking. Past that, I was just happy I was able to get out and take photos that I was happy with. In fact, everything about this camera blew me away. As far as getting used to the EVF, that happens really quick and you dont have to look at your back screen for much. It is when you go back to the DSLR that you miss the information and function right at your eye that you feel lost. finding a subject in the viewfinder of a DSLR is easier but you get used to that too LOL. I still love shooting a DSLR but it does feel very yesterday as far as tech goes. The tracking of the new bodies is AWESOME!!! 🙏🤗💖

Norm - I dont have a video on this strap, but in commenting to your comment from above; "This is a cheap "waka Rapid Camera Neck Strap with Quick Release and Safety Tether" that I got on Amazon. I keep it attached at two points at all times - dropping a camera is a hear wrenching feeling. If it is a short lens, I keep two on the camera. If I have a long lens, one one the lens and one on the camera. I have been really happy with this. I got it when my expensive name brank one broke!!! 🙏💖🤗 www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CLXDF9J/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1 I have had about 5 Sony cameras over the years and this is the first one I have really been in love with. I never really cared for the color depth in the raw files, and I forget what full frame Sony i also did not care for this lens. I really like as much reach for wildlife as I can get but like a larger sensor. The 20 megapixel sensor of the old D500 just did not do it for me but when the R7 came out, I jumped on it. I was already shooting the Canon 90D. When this A6700 came available at the rental company I use, I jumped on it with the 200-600 so I could shoot birds, a video lens and a macro lens....... WOW. I was blown away.. I had a few issues like exposure inconsistency with birds in flight but I really think that is my lack of understanding and time with the Sony menu. It too me about a month to get the R7 dialed in, about a week to get the R5 dialed in and only about 5 minutes with a DSLR. There is so much in the menu that I was happy I got it set up enough to get some shots I was happy with. For wildlife, it is an AMAZING set up - and macro too - and video!!! . 🙏💖🤗

@@JonnyPink65 Thanks for the reply! Also the link again. I also was (still own) Nikon shooter. I have the D7500 not as nimble as the D500 but was a lot cheaper at the time. As well as several Nikon Lenses. The DSLRs were so much easier to use to me. I have never tried Canon, but I got a such a great deal on a Sony camera that I bought a few Lenses, now years later I feel it's too hard to switch to another brand due to costs. Sony setup at least in the camera I had was very hard to use compared to my nikon D7500. Sounds like you are invested in Canon now. I considered getting the R5, because I found the 5.2L VR lens super unique, but I think it would just be novel for me as I'm not a professional. I should rent one for fun, a lot cheaper to try. Hard to justify the spending to "keep". Look forward to seeing more videos. Thanks again Jonny!

@@normh151 I agree 100% - it is cheaper to stay with the system you have switched too... mostly LOL. I look at cameras like cars - they are tools. My favorite all time car is the 69-70 Corvette stingray. Fun to drive but not practicable by todays standards. Even the tires on those car - like our lenses, are better today. It still drives and performs handles OK, is super fun to drive, looks amazing and fits like an old pair of jeans.... but the latest standard cars off the lot perform and handle better, and have so many more features that work better for todays modern tech world. I traded most of my old gear taking the loss as it was just sitting in bags doing me no good - will be getting rid of more shortly to get this Sony set up. I have rented many times over the last two years instead of just buying and realized, I can write it all off so that is a win. Even the gear I rented for an upcoming wedding I am doing as a favor will be a write off. All my old stuff I used to use is gone (it was old anyway) and I will be using all new stuff for this one - all rented so I can return it when done, and I am actually kind of excited. Might have to get back into it depending on how much of a pain it ends up being LOL. Enjoy what you have, go out and just have fun. That is the most important thing - have fun and enjoy each time you are out!!! 💖🤗

I should get more motivated and sell my gear at a loss like you and upgrade to more modern equipment. Unlike cars, unless it's film camera I don't think digital keeps its value so well so it does seems smart to sell. Although some lenses like a nikon 200 F2 are exotics will maintain their value. I don't own one but I'd love to! The Stingray is nice, I know that one! A sxy car that turns heads! Good luck on your wedding shoot! I don't own a business no write off here, but might not be a bad way to go to start a LLC and try to earn some money in photography and maintain hobby as well to play with toys ha! @@JonnyPink65 Will you share your wedding experience on your YT?

First, let me say thank you!!! I have owned a couple of Sony and even owned this lens in the past - I was not a fan for many reasons. I kept shooting my old Nikon DSLRs... until the R5 came out and I jumped in with both feet. I was really excited about the A6700 because of the new AI chip and tracking even though Sony has always had amazing tracking - to my, the raw files just lacked color depth. I had low expectations but thought it would be fun to shoot for a couple of days and I was blown away. The color in the raw files is deep and rich, the clarity is amazing and the focus is sharp. It is not a prefect camera but there is not a perfect camera out there any way. I did my best to set it up as I do with my Canons. I use back button focus and have the shutter button set to meter and actuate the shutter - not focus - that is what the back button focus is for. I fumbled with the menus to set it up so one button is single point (my favorite) focus with average metering I think it was, and assigned another to eye tracking - I go between two all the time on my Canons. The menus are all foreign to me so I did what I could. To be honest with you, I was just happy I was able to get some photos I was happy with. When I do own one, and I will, I will be able to really dig into the menus to see what they do and then I will be able to give a better answer. But all my cameras - even my old DSLRs are all back button focus. The new ones just allow us to use the amazing eye tracking as well!!! Oh, white balance I keep on everything at 5500 K - it works for me, auto ISO, the aperture as low as the lens will go, and shutter speed as high as I can without pushing the ISO past about 6000...10000 ish. The main things I want - clarity, color depth and super sharp photos. I hope this helps a little. 🙏💖🤗

​Thanks JP! @@JonnyPink65

@@davidGrainger My apologies on my delay. I shot a wedding on Saturday and all my focus has been on that making sure I had everything and backups LOL. No processing but back to reality. 💖🤗

That is such an AWESOME set up - I really had fun shooting that. Enjoy every second of it. As far as the strap, it is a cheap strap from Amazon that I have used and abused - www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CLXDF9J/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1 I got it when my older expensive strap broke. I have had it over a year now with all kinds of lenses and no problems - I LOVE it. 🙏🤗💖

@JonnyPink65 thanks John I'll check it out 👌

@@uhaggar My absolute pleasure!! 🙏🤗💖

If you are shooting Sony and want a second body just for wildlife - do it. The crop giving you the extra reach woks amazing. I dont care what anyone says, shooting a full frame in crop mode is NOT the same as shooting crop sensor body. I am a Canon guy who love shooting other makes (I think the A6700 is amazing), and for wildlife I almost always grab the Canon R7 as it is a crop body. I have the R5 that I use as well but it is not the same. You have amazing Sony glass - get and A6700. I loved it and I want one!!! 🙏🤗💖

@@JonnyPink65 Thanks for your feedback. Much appreciated

@@Fotogoscar Since you are familiar with the Sony menu, you will have no trouble setting it up. I had to struggle a little but I got it to where I wanted eventually!! Have fun with it.💖

@@JonnyPink65 I like the was you use gear (different brands) photos and videos. So you are the right person to judge. I use Fui X T4 and I feel like changing so many times. Sony for the Autofocus 6700 or wait for the A75. Canon R5 because of the video in 120 fps, focus and color. and now Nikon z8... but I'll still be sticking with what I have... Still confused. I know it's not about the gear. thanks for the video

@@PhilipDSouza Thank you, thank you! I like trying different gear..... and NONE of it is perfect. We have to work within the limitations of the gear we are using. 🙏🤗💖

Interesting question and I have been trying to answer that myself. I am familiar with the Canon menus and know how to set up a Canon camera to make it comfortable for me. The new Sony menu is way advanced and I only had a little time with it so I set it up enough so that I could go out and take photos. To make a comparison would not be accurate. What I can say is that as I process more and more of the photos I have shot, working on videos..... this camera has blown me away. What I look for is clarity AND deep rich color. This is the first Sony that offers the color in the raw files that work for me. I really want to own this amazing little beast. Until then, i will shoot and love the Canon R7 - it is also an amazing little camera!! 🙏💖🤗

This is a cheap "waka Rapid Camera Neck Strap with Quick Release and Safety Tether" that I got on Amazon. I keep it attached at two points at all times - dropping a camera is a hear wrenching feeling. If it is a short lens, I keep two on the camera. If I have a long lens, one one the lens and one on the camera. I have been really happy with this. I got it when my expensive name brank one broke!!! 🙏💖🤗 www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CLXDF9J/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

@@JonnyPink65 I asked the same question in your comments, I should have scrolled further down. Great video!

@@normh151 No worries - I am happy to answer, and just grateful that I get to share my photos!! 🤗

Tough call. I would get the new A6700 and shoot the lens you have. Sell the A6400 and put that money towards the 200-600. For me, I want as much reach as I can get but we all have our preferences. What I like about the A6700 is the color in the raw files is so much richer and the eye AF is pretty amazing too. I hope this helps. 🙏🤗💖

@@JonnyPink65 Thanks for your thoughts ~ appreciate it~

@@huasheng9695 My absolute pleasure!! 💖

I think overall, it is a great little camera body for wildlife that will allow folks to get into photography at not too high a price. There is no camera or lens combo that is perfect and I think we are all always wanting more LOL - i do anyway. It is a awesome little camera body!! 🙏💖🤗

Well, it is about the Sony A6700 and Sony 200-600 so I thought that was a given. I did include the camera settings below that photos, but as far as the setting inside the camera..... I know in a couple fo the videos I did with this camera that I was lost with the Sony menu. I did my best to set it up like I have my Canons set up. with the back button focus. I had set my Z9 up the same way - less to think about. I was just happy I got it set up enough to take photos and track LOL. I expected nothing when I rented it - I am not a fan of older Sony washed out raw color files - even in their video cameras. I expected the tracking to be spot on - it is and I say that Nikon still has a LOT of catching up to do. It has its flaws - every camera does including my R7 and R5 and this lens and that lens..... but...... I was blown away to the point where I really want this set up for both wildlife and macro. Video, I will still shoot Canon. The biggest thing I noticed was an exposure inconsistency when tracking a subject in flight making creating a sequence a little tougher. I knew I would have rolling shutter so I I shot in mechanical and at the lowest shutter speed setting - like my Canons. This set up is less expensive than the Canon with the 100-500 by about $1000 - that is a win. I get a lot of questions about price and weight and what works well so I try to think of of gear from that perspective and present it as such. If you have me a choice between this and a Z9 (I owned one for about 6 months), I would take this and produce results that would put the Z9 to shame. But yeah, overall I really enjoyed shooting this and I do want one - I just to finish paying off my 600 F4! I expected nothing and was blown away! 🙏🤗💖

@@JonnyPink65 I should have been a little less sarcastic in my reply. Sorry. I guess I was just expecting a different kind of video. What you provided did showcase the capabilities of the camera and lens quite well.

@@indyvin No worries at all. I think all cameras are fun to shoot, and each offers something different. None is perfect, just more expensive. I do love my Canons for sure but this A6700 impressed me and I am still thinking about it LOL. The next one I really want to try is the Panasonic G9 II when it hits the market. And I thank you!! 🤗💖

I thank you - I do take pride in my editing. I use Adobe Lightroom Classic. Prior to the noise reduction button, I used masks a LOT!!! 🙏💖🤗

@@JonnyPink65 images look amazing. It caught my attention because I know if I would’ve taken these shots at those exposure levels I would have alot of noise ! Even with today’s tech lol, I NEED to brush up on my editing skills !!!

@@GreMaLiNFiLMz Thank you!!! I do use a lot of masking for both background and subjects, the apply the denoise in Lightroom. I used to use a couple of masks but this makes it easier. 💖

It is actually a cheap strap I bought on Amazon - www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CLXDF9J/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1 - when my last expensive one broke. It looks like that because i have two points of contact with my set up at all times for safety. Nothing is as heart wrenching as having your lens hit the ground..... from experience. So far, this inexpensive one has lasted longer than any other I have had with my 500F4 and now the 600 F4. 🙏💖🤗

Cool. Thanks a lot