Sony A6500 Fast Start with John Greengo

John Greengo

Know Your Camera Inside and Out and Start Taking Pictures Today

Sony® A6500 Fast Start
  • 24 video lessons
  • 4 hours and 54 minutes of class content
  • Streaming access on desktop and mobile browsers
  • 100% satisfaction guarantee
We know what it’s like to dive right into taking pictures with your new camera. But reading dense technical manuals can be time-consuming and frustrating. Get the most out of your new Sony A6500 with this complete step-by-step walkthrough of the camera’s features. 
Join expert photographer John Greengo for a fast-track introduction, and unlock your camera’s full potential. In this fast start class, you’ll learn:
  • How to set and work with the advanced video capabilities
  • How to maximize the autofocus system
  • How to set and customize the menu 
John is a CreativeLive veteran instructor and an experienced photographer. He has extensive experience teaching the technical minutiae that makes any camera an effective tool: aperture, ISO, the Rule of Thirds, and the kinds of lenses you’ll need to suit your camera body. This fast start includes a complete breakdown of your camera’s exposure, focus, metering, video and more. John will also explain how to customize the Sony A6500 settings to work for your style of photography.
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John Greengo

John Greengo

John Greengo is an award-winning photographer specializing in outdoor and travel photography. Shooting for over 3 decades, John has developed an unrivaled understanding of the industry, tools, techniques and art of photography.

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  • John A. May 18, 2021

    It is so intimidating to pick up a new camera. I have never been good an instruction manuals - I get lost. John has done so much research to master this and other camera formats and systematically teach basic function in a very digestible way. This was invaluable for me. Thanks!

  • John C. Aug 19, 2020

    Love your camera courses please put one out for the Sony 6400, Thanks !

  • Jay . Sep 3, 2019

    My first stop when considering a new camera or an upgrade is to watch a John Greengo Fast Start tutorial.

  • Wayne . Mar 2, 2019

    lesson 2 , time 4;45 - holding the camera with thumb on top is awkward and twists my arm. Thumb on the bottom feels better and my arm is closer to torso. So not sure why you say thumb should be on top.

  • Eve T. Dec 28, 2018

    As a new user of a mirrorless camera, I found John's class extremely informative and easy to follow. It contained so much information that I'm sure I'll be coming back to it after a couple of months to refresh my memory and try using new features. I also thought the handouts were quite useful and was glad to get the copies of the slides used in the course. Why search all over the internet for dribs and drabs when you can find so much detailed information in one compact course? Highly recommended!

  • Tom D. Oct 2, 2018

    John Greengo was very thorough in his presentation of the complex information on the Sony a6500. I'm a lot more confident with the camera and the setting now. Thanks John!

  • Jerry W. Jul 2, 2018

    The best manual I have seen to date. I have the a6500 since it was released and have seen many manuals. This surpasses them all.

  • Joshua G. May 6, 2018

    Very informative to know what every button does. I was afraid to mess up anything at first but now I don't feel that way.

  • U. Dec 23, 2017

    John's classes keep getting better and better. Invaluable information!

  • Lee K. Oct 31, 2017

    I bought the a6000 course a while back and when I upgraded to the a6500 this was a no-brainer. I love how comprehensive the coverage is and it was a great refresher on previous features. If you're a newbie to the Sony a6500 this is a must!

  • C. Aug 29, 2017

    GREAT CLASS. I HAVE JUST ENTERED THE 'MANUAL' CAMERA MODE AND ACQUIRED THE SONY A6500...THIS CLASS TOTALLY HELPED WITH THE CAMERA BASICS. I WILL DEFINITELY TAKE MORE. JOHN GREENGO IS FABULOUS. CLEAR AND EASY TO FOLLOW.

  • Stephen P. Jun 1, 2017

    I've owned the A6000 since it came out and still learned a TON from John's A6500 class. I will definitely be getting his original A6000 class. I'm SO glad he's doing Sony cameras now. Thanks John G. - You are a truly great teacher!

  • Josue F. May 31, 2017

    John Greengo does it again! So informative. (I've also sent many a people to your fundamentals course too!)

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