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The video discusses whether the Sony Alpha 6400 is still worth buying in 2024. The host introduces himself and his channel, which focuses on photography tips, camera technology, and stories behind images. He also mentions the video is sponsored by Bilderverlag, which has published a book "The Sony Alpha 6400" about the camera.
The host shares his personal experience using the Sony A6400 for nearly four years, since 2020. He has used it for various photography genres including wildlife, sports, landscapes, and portraits, rarely encountering its limitations except in darker sports photography scenarios. He praises its durability, small size, lightness, and compactness, making it his primary camera for outdoor filming and photography for his channel. He emphasizes that great results are possible with affordable and compact setups.
The host uses a Tamron 18-300mm and a Samyang 12mm, along with a Mikey 28mm F2.8 lens. He highlights that this entire setup costs less than 2000 euros, making it accessible. The camera offers excellent tracking autofocus, which was groundbreaking at its release. However, it lacks in-body image stabilization. Despite this, its price has become more affordable, often available under 700 euros. He recounts using it in Iceland, where it performed flawlessly even when exposed to significant moisture.
In 2024, the A6400 remains a very good camera with excellent autofocus and the versatile E-mount system. While the display and viewfinder aren't top-tier, they are sufficient for most users. It may not suit high-end sports photographers or offer AI features, but it's perfect as a travel camera. A potential drawback is that a successor is likely to be released this year, which might offer improvements or further reduce the A6400's price, though this isn't guaranteed based on past Sony trends.
The Sony A6400 is still a very good APS-C camera in 2024, with good noise performance up to ISO 3200 and excellent tracking autofocus. The host often uses it alongside a full-frame camera for wider shots, combining the A6400 with the Tamron 18-300mm to cover a focal length range of 16-450mm (with APS-C crop factor). This combined setup is under 1500 euros and capable of diverse photography. He encourages viewers to share their opinions on the camera in the comments and reminds them about the Bilderverlag book.