Sony α 6400 with 18-135mm Power Zoom Lens

MPN: ILCE6400MB.CEC  |  EAN: 4548736092266  |  Model: α 6400 with 18-135mm Power Zoom Lens

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Sony α 6400 with 18-135mm Power Zoom Lens - ILCE6400MB.CEC Performance, Usage and Feature Ratings
Use Rating
Mirrorless Camera
Outstanding
Basic Skill Level (Video)
Outstanding
Intermediate Skill Level (Video)
Outstanding
Basic Skill Level (Photo)
Outstanding
Intermediate Skill Level (Photo)
Outstanding
4K Videos
Outstanding
Events Photography
Outstanding
Vlogging
Outstanding
High FPS Videos
Outstanding
Sports Photography
Outstanding
Film Making
Outstanding
Underwater Photography
Outstanding
Slow Motion Videos
Outstanding
Travel
Outstanding
Time-lapse Videos
Outstanding
Astronomy Photography
Outstanding
Event Videos
Outstanding
Wildlife Photography
Outstanding
Everyday Life Photography
Outstanding
Home Videos
Outstanding
Landscape Photography
Outstanding
WiFi Connectivity
Outstanding
Regular Looks
Outstanding
Bluetooth Connectivity
Outstanding
Camera Body with Lens
Outstanding

Kind of Camera

Selecting the Mirror-less Camera, is a great boon to you photography gear. It has what it takes to produce great shots as beginner or professional grade photos as a seasoned photographer.

Photography Skillset

Point and shoot - If you're not quite the expert yet or you're just getting started in the world of photography, the Sony α 6400 with 18-135mm Power Zoom Lens  will satisfy your needs.

For those who are passionate about photography at a casual level but are prepared to make the occasional technical adjustments, the α 6400 with 18-135mm Power Zoom Lens is a very straightforward option. At this skill level you'll be comfortable utilising features such as the 425  "Auto Focus points" that this camera comes with.

Video skill level

Casual videos - If the technicalities involved in altering video settings are not a priority, then this Sony device is a very good option!

Even though recording videos is a passion, you're not necessarily looking to go pro. You're content with making tweaks to a couple of settings to suit the shot you're about to take. The α 6400 with 18-135mm Power Zoom Lens is very accessible which makes it suitable for this.

Video Scenarios

The Sony α 6400 with 18-135mm Power Zoom Lens , is a very competent option when it comes to recording occasions and related activities. Also, the presence of its built-in Image stabilizer does help with making your clips look smooth and steady.

Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Sony α 6400 with 18-135mm Power Zoom Lens is a great companion to have.

For the YouTubers - This is a good choice for your video recordings because in addition to it's excellent Image Sensor Size (23.5 x 15.6 mm mm), it comes with an in-built image stablizer that ensures your shots remain steady.

High definition entertainment - While shooting a variety of scenes for your next release, this camera has you covered due to the (23.5 x 15.6 mm mm image sensor it houses. 

Other Video needs

Slow motion recordings add an extra dimension of fun and entertainment. This camera comes with an in-built setting that enables this mode.

Ultra High Definition - you'll be able to capture immersive and highly detailed footage with this camera's 4K capability.

If you're looking for that silky-smooth rendering of your videos, this camera has got it as its able to handle 60 FPS at 1080p resolutions.

Breathtaking transitions such as rolling clouds or city lights can captured as a time-lapse using the Sony's in-built intervalometer

Photo Scenarios

In taking those celestial photographs, the image sensor size a key component which measures at 23.5 x 15.6 mm (mm) for this particular camera model. You'll also want to shoot using the RAW file format to maximise the details you capture. Good news is, this camera supports that format!

As you go about your business each day, there are moments or situations that come up that you'll want to capture on camera. The Sony α 6400 with 18-135mm Power Zoom Lens  makes for a great partner for taking those everyday shots, whether planned or spontaneous. 

Actions shots are for more engaging than people posing for a photograph at events. The Sony α 6400 with 18-135mm Power Zoom Lens comes with Auto Focus Tracking which helps ensure people in motion still look sharp in your photos.

As lots of sports happen at night or in-doors, the image sensor size plays an important role in image quality during low light conditions. In addition to its 23.5 x 15.6 mm(mm) sensor size, the Sony α 6400 with 18-135mm Power Zoom Lens , also comes with a Tracking Focus mode which is great for photos were the subject is constantly moving.

Taking photos while underwater is a lot of fun. You'll be able to bathe the subject of your photograph with the colours and hues only found when taking shots in an aquatic environment.

As you make trips around the world, every moment tells a story. For this, a good camera is crucial and the α 6400 with 18-135mm Power Zoom Lens is a great option for travel. It's got a combined zoom capability allowing you get a closer look at items that can't be reached easily.^506^*}

From ants to zebras, a camera for nature's mosaic needs to have a great image sensor which is why the 23.5 x 15.6 mm (mm) that comes with this model works well for this scenario. It comes with a Continuous Shooting Mode allowing you to take successive shots rapidly. 

To capture mother nature in her full beauty requires a good eye and a camera that can adequately handle landscape scenarios. This model from Sony is good fit as it's got the ability to focus on multiple parts of your picture frame.

Other considerations

With this model, you no longer need to worry about carrying cables for data transfer all the time as it comes with Wi-FI.

Style

Whether you want to blend in, or have a camera that doesn’t attract unwanted attention, the basic design of the α 6400 with 18-135mm Power Zoom Lens fits the bill.

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Technical Specifications

Sony α 6400 with 18-135mm Power Zoom Lens - ILCE6400MB.CEC Technical Specifications
Specification Description
Design
Camera Type Mirrorless
Operating Temperature (T-T) 0 - 40 °F
Product Colour Black
Camera
Anti-dust Function Yes
Aperture Priority AE Yes
Aperture Range (F-F) 3.5-5.6
Camera File System DCF 2.0, Exif 2.31, PRINT Image Matching III
Eye Relief 23 mm
Image Formats Supported JPEG, RAW
Orientation Sensor Yes
Panorama Mode Yes
Photo Effects 1
Scene Modes Portrait, Sports Action, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Night Portrait, Anti-Motion Blur
Scene Modes Present Yes
Self-timer Delay 2, 5, 10 s
Sharpness Levels Normal, Vivid
Smartphone Remote Support Yes
Twilight Yes
View On Smartphone Yes
White Balance Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
Flash
Built-in Flash Yes
External Flash Connector Yes
Flash Exposure Correction ±3EV (1/2; 1/3 EV step)
Flash Guide Number 6 m
Flash Modes Auto, Fill-in, Flash off, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash Recharging Time 4 s
Flash Sync-speed 1/160 s
Pre-flash Yes
Shoe Mounting Point Yes
Focusing
Auto Focus Yes
Auto Focus (AF) Points 425
Auto Focus (AF) Points Selection 1
Auto Focusing (AF) Modes Continuous Auto Focus, Contrast Detection Auto Focus, Face detection, Single Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus
Face Detection Yes
Focus Adjustment Auto/Manual
Focusing Distance 45
Manual Focus Yes
Smile Detection Yes
Tracking Focus 1
Light Exposure
Auto Exposure (AE) Lock Yes
ISO Sensitivity 100, 6400, 32000, 102400
ISO Sensitivity (max) 102400
ISO Sensitivity (min) 100
Light Exposure Control Program AE
Light Exposure Correction ± 5EV (1/2EV; 1/3EV step)
Light Exposure Modes Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE
Light Metering Average, Center-Weighted Average, Multi-Zone, Spot, Highlight Weighted
Manual Exposure Yes
Shutter
Camera Shutter Speed 30 - 1/4000 s
Camera Shutter Type Electronic
Continuous Shooting Mode Yes
Fastest Camera Shutter Speed 1/4000 s
Shutter Priority AE Yes
Shutter Speed (photo) 30 - 1/4000 s
Slowest Camera Shutter Speed 30 s
Video
4K Video Capable Yes
Analog Signal Format System NTSC, PAL
Camcorder Media Type Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick Micro (M2), Micro SD, Micro SDHC, Micro SDXC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Full HD Yes
HD Type 4K Ultra HD
Max FPS @4K 30
Maximum Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 pixels
Slow-Mo Capable 1
Speakers 1
Supported Aspect Ratios 1:1, 3:2, 16:9
Video Formats Supported AVCHD, H.264, MPEG4, XAVC
Video Recording Yes
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080, 3840 x 2160 pixels
Audio
Audio Formats Supported AC3, LPCM
Audio System Dolby Digital
Built-in Microphone Yes
Built-in Speaker(s) Yes
Microphone In Yes
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
Microphone Port - Size 3.5
Voice Recording Yes
Lens System
Digital Zoom 8 x
Focal Length (35mm Film Equivalent) 27 - 202.5 mm
Focal Length Range (f-f) 18 - 135 mm
Interchangeable Lens Present 1
Lens Mount Interface Sony E
Maximum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) 202.5 mm
Minimum Aperture Number 3.5
Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) 27 mm
Storage
Compatible Memory Cards MS Micro (M2), MS Pro-HG Duo, MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Display
Built-in Display Yes
Display LCD
Display Diagonal 7.5
Display Resolution (numeric) 921600 pixels
Flip-out Screen Yes
Touchscreen Yes
Vari-angle LCD Display Yes
Viewfinder
Diopter Adjustment (D-D) -4 - 3
Diopter Correction Yes
Electronic Viewfinder Yes
Magnification 1.07 x
Viewfinder Resolution 2359296 pixels
Viewfinder Screen Size 0.39 "
Viewfinder Type Electronic
Sensor
Image Sensor Size (W X H) 23.5 x 15.6 mm
Megapixel 24.2 MP
Sensor Format Cropped
Sensor Type CMOS
Total Megapixels 25 MP
Other Features
Interval Recording 1
Stabilizer Yes
Ports & Interfaces
HDMI (Micro) Ports Quantity 1
HDMI Connector Type D
HDMI Ports Quantity Yes
USB 2.0 (Micro USB) Ports Quantity 1
USB 2.0 Connectors 1
USB Connector Micro-USB
USB Connector Type B
USB Version 2.0
Battery
Battery Life (CIPA Standard) 410 shots
Power Source Type Battery
Video Recording Time 125
Networking
Bluetooth Yes
Bluetooth Version 4.1
Near Field Communication (NFC) Yes
Wi-Fi Yes
Wi-Fi Standards b/g/n
Packaging Content
AC Adapter Included Yes
Batteries Included Yes
Cables Included USB
Lens Cap Included Yes
Power Cord Included Yes
Weight & Dimensions
Depth 66.9 mm
Height 59.7 mm
Weight 403 g
Width 120 mm
Picture Quality
Maximum Image Resolution 6000 x 4000 pixels
Still Image Resolution(s) 6000x4000, 4240x2382, 3008x2000, 6000x3376, 4240x2400, 3008x1688, 4000 x 4000, 2832x2832, 2000 x 1000, 12416x1856, 5536x2160, 8192x1856, 3872x2160