A6000 Settings for Street Photography

Camera Setup

• Open Menu: Press the menu button
• Tab 1: Quality
  • Shoot in RAW: More data for editing
  • Alternative: Fine (JPEG) for non-RAW shooters
  • Image Size: 24 megapixels for RAW
  • Aspect Ratio: 3:2 recommended

Drive Mode

• Continuous Shooting (High): Ideal for moving subjects in street photography
• Single Shooting: For controlled environments (e.g., portrait, product photography)
• Self Timer: Use for including yourself in pics or avoiding camera shake in long exposures

Flash

• Fill Flash: Use occasionally
• Red Eye Reduction: Off

Focus Mode

• Continuous Autofocus: Quick focus in dynamic environments
• Manual Focus: For landscapes, architecture, or controlled environments
• Preference: Between flexible spot and wide
• Back Button Focus: Separate video discussion

Autofocus Settings

• AF Illuminator: Off (useful in dark, not often needed)
• AF Drive Speed: Fast (especially for photography)
• Focus Track Duration: Normal

Exposure Settings

• Exposure Step: 0.3 for precision

ISO

• Keep ISO Low: Avoid grainy images, only increase if necessary

Metering Mode

• Multi: Considers the entire frame

White Balance

• Auto White Balance: Generally works well
• Customizable White Balance: Use in controlled lighting

Creative Style

• Standard: Sharpness dialed down to -2 (for post-editing)
• Video Settings: Friend suggests -2 contrast and saturation, -3 sharpness for better dynamic range

Face Detection

• On: Helps in street photography

Soft Skin Effect

• Off: Not applicable for RAW

Color Space

• sRGB: Recommended

SteadyShot

• On: Use with compatible lenses

Zebra Settings

• Off: Usually for video

Manual Focus Assist

• Off: Avoids zoom-in while pulling focus in dynamic settings

Grid Lines

• Rule of Thirds: Helps in composition
• Diagonal Lines: Additional reference points, useful for time lapses/hyperlapses

Display Settings

• Monitor: Display all settings for quick adjustments
• Peaking Level: Set to high with red color for manual focusing

Finder/Monitor Preferences

• Viewfinder/Monitor: Auto mode recommended for quick transitions

Shooting Mode

• Manual Mode: Full control over settings; recommended even for beginners
  • Dial Button: Adjust shutter speed
  • Right Dial: Change ISO
  • Right Wheel: Adjust aperture

Conclusion

• Practice: Get comfortable with manual mode to improve skills
• Final Tips: Keep practicing and tweaking settings according to personal preferences

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