Sony A6400 + 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS + Joby Compact Advanced tripod

Sony A6400 body

The Sony A6400 is an EISA award-winning camera featuring ultra-fast autofocus of just 0.02 seconds, improved Eye Autofocus, and newly developed Real-time Tracking. It has a 24.2 MP APS-C Exmor CMOS sensor and a BIONZ X image processor, ensuring high-quality photos and videos.

The A6400 has a 180-degree tilting screen with Touch Focus, Touch Shutter, and Touch Pad AF. This lets you select your desired focus point and operate the camera easily. The 425 contrast-AF points and contrast-detection AF cover 84% of the image. Even with moving subjects, this provides reliable focusing and tracking. This camera uses AI-based subject recognition to detect and process eye data in real time. This delivers excellent accuracy, speed, and tracking performance with Eye AF. Subjects can be identified via Real-time Tracking, which is also based on a new algorithm that uses AI-based subject recognition. This processes color, depth, and brightness as spatial information.

The Sony A6400 is also highly suitable for video recording, as it can shoot in 4K (3840 x 2160 pixels). Thanks to Fast Hybrid AF technology, you get fast and stable focusing while filming. This mirrorless camera also includes an HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma) picture profile. The α6400 supports a direct HDR workflow, allowing HDR (HLG)-compatible TVs to play lifelike 4K HDR footage.

The Sony A6400 also features eight custom buttons, allowing you to assign one of the 89 functions as desired. It has a dust- and moisture-resistant magnesium-alloy body, making it highly durable. With the Imaging Edge Mobile app, the camera can also be easily controlled via a smartphone or tablet (also via the Imaging Edge Mobile App).

This mirrorless camera is ideal for photographers, videographers, and vloggers alike. Thanks to the improved design and easy operation, it’s perfect for both hobbyists and professionals.

Please note: the camera supports power supply via USB (continuous use while filming), but the battery cannot be charged in the camera via the USB port. Use the included charger to charge the battery.

Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS

Looking for an all-round lens for a wide range of subjects? Then the Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS is the lens for you! This versatile zoom lens for Sony NEX mirrorless cameras offers 7.5x optical zoom and a focal length range of 18 to 135 mm. Landscapes, architecture, portraits, and even close-ups are easy to capture. An added benefit is its low weight and compact size. So you can head out with a compact kit while still capturing everything in high quality.

This versatile lens is designed for APS-C mirrorless cameras with Sony E-mount. The 18-135 mm lens offers a focal range equivalent to 27-202.5 mm. Two extra-low dispersion elements reduce color fringing and chromatic aberrations for greater sharpness and color accuracy. One aspherical element helps control distortion and reduces spherical aberration for improved sharpness and accurate rendering.

Optical SteadyShot image stabilization reduces camera shake during handheld shooting. This also allows longer shutter speeds in low light. This stabilization system can be combined with sensor-shift image stabilization in selected cameras. This helps prevent blurred images even more effectively.

With a minimum focusing distance of 45 centimeters and 0.29x magnification, you can also use the lens for close-up photography. The Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS lens features a rounded seven-blade aperture. With shallow depth of field, this produces beautifully smooth bokeh.

Joby Compact Advanced

The Joby Compact Advanced is a compact tripod with a ball head and a quick-release plate with a 1/4"-20 screw mount. The tripod is designed for content creators who want lightweight, versatile support for camera setups up to 3 kg. Thanks to its compact design, it’s easy to take with you, while still offering the features of a larger tripod.

The tripod has a maximum working height of 165 cm and a minimum working height of 44.5 cm. Without the center column, the maximum height is 140 cm. This makes it suitable for different types of shots, from tabletop height to working at eye level. The ball head features adjustable friction and a pan lock, allowing you to aim and secure your shot more precisely. The aluminum construction provides a sturdy yet relatively lightweight build. With a weight of 1.42 kg, it remains easy to carry, while the folded length of 44.81 cm makes transport simpler. The legs feature flip locks for quick setup and packing. In addition, the tripod is compatible with other JOBY products, including the GorillaPod 3K system.