Advance Camera Features

I am diving into some advanced features of the Sony a6000! Here's a brief breakdown of the features I am explaining in my articles.

You can check and see if your camera has these features and make your street photography easier. You do have to shoot in Jpeg mode to use these features.

1. Memory Recall

Overview: The Scene Mode Memory Recall feature lets users store their custom settings for easy access. This is ideal for photographers who regularly use specific configurations for certain types of photography, like landscape, portrait, or action.

Key Use: Instead of adjusting settings every time you switch from, say, nature to street photography, you can save a profile and recall it with a single button press.

Tip: Include a guide on how to set this up and when it's most useful (like changing lighting conditions or shooting styles).

2. Superior Auto (S. Auto) Image Extraction

Overview: The Superior Auto mode goes beyond regular Auto by recognizing scenes and automatically optimising the image. It also combines multiple images to reduce noise and improve dynamic range, especially in challenging lighting conditions.

Key Use: This is useful for scenarios where lighting varies a lot, such as when shooting street scenes or landscapes during sunset.

Tip: Suggest using this mode in tricky lighting situations like low light, backlit subjects, or high-contrast scenes.

3. Superior Auto

Overview: Similar to S. Auto Image Extraction, this mode is a fully automated mode that adjusts settings like exposure, focus, and white balance based on the scene. It's great for quick shooting, where there's no time for manual adjustments.

Key Use: Best for travel or spontaneous street photography when you need to capture fast-moving moments with minimal effort.

Tip: Superior Auto produces great results compared to manual settings.

4. Lock-On Focus

Overview: Lock-On Focus tracks a moving subject within the frame, ensuring it remains sharp and in focus. It’s perfect for action photography, like street performers or wildlife.

Key Use: Street photographers can use this to track fast-moving subjects like people walking or cars passing by.

Tip: Highlight how to activate this feature and its effectiveness in action or wildlife photography.

5. Auto Object Framing

Overview: This feature automatically detects the subject in your image and adjusts the composition to ensure a well-balanced frame. It even suggests cropping for a better shot after the image is taken.

Key Use: Useful for beginners or those who want a quick, well-composed shot without manually adjusting framing.

Tip: Provide examples of how this feature works in real-world scenarios, like street scenes with multiple subjects or portrait shots in nature.

6. Scene Mode

Overview: Scene modes handle all the technical settings, allowing users to focus on capturing the moment.

Key Use: Each mode is tailored to common photography scenarios, providing the best possible settings without manual input.

Tip: Scene mode is a great tool for beginner photographers or even experienced photographers who want quick, high-quality shots without spending time on manual adjustments.

7. Auto Portrait Framing 

Overview: Ideal for quick portraits where you want a nicely composed image without spending too much time adjusting settings or framing.

Key Use: This feature is great for those who are still learning the principles of composition and may need assistance in framing subjects effectively.

Tip: When capturing quick shots of people, this feature helps ensure the subject is framed attractively, saving time during on-the-go shooting.