🎯 Purpose: This guide is designed for Sony mirrorless shooters (A6400/A6500/A6600/etc.) who are capturing worship, church events, or low-light action. Whether handheld or with a zoom lens, this teaches you how to shoot clean, sharp, cinematic images without guessing — and why each setting matters.
| Setting | Recommended Value | Why This Works |
|---|---|---|
| Mode | Manual (M) | You control everything. No surprises. |
| Shutter Speed | 1/250s – 1/500s | Freezes hand movement, sways, jumps, and Spirit-led dancing 🙏 |
| Aperture | f/2.8 (or as wide as possible) | More light = lower ISO, blurrier backgrounds |
| ISO | 1600–3200 (Auto with cap optional) | Balances exposure with minimal grain |
| Focus Mode | AF-C (Continuous AF) | Keeps subjects sharp while moving |
| Drive Mode | Hi Continuous | Capture the exact moment hands go up ✋ |
| White Balance | 3500K – 4000K | Accurate skin tones under blue/purple LEDs |
| Image Quality | RAW or RAW+JPEG | Max editing power (RAW); quick delivery (JPEG) |
| Metering Mode | Center-weighted or Pattern | Evaluates exposure fairly across subjects |
| Stabilization | ON (if handheld) | Helps slightly — but don’t rely on it to fix blur |
🔒 Non-negotiable for movement.
📸 The light gate + background blur tool
🌌 The camera’s night vision — but noisy