A6300 slow / delay issue

[marcusgrip]

Hi everyone!

 

I've had the A6300 now since September, switching from Canon 70D. Something I have really experienced is how slow it is. Starting up takes several seconds and switching from my custom modes or to other modes, like manual to shutter priority seems quite slow. I've noticed it's slower after filming a lot so I guess that has to do with the buffer but it's still surprisingly slow, even when I haven't filmed and switching.

 

Is this just how it is, a bit slower because of all Sony stuffed in it or how are your experiences? Also, sometimes with like focusing or waking up from sleep mode if I haven't used it for more than 10 seconds seem a bit slow too. It's like the "brain" can't keep up.

 

Thanks for all help and advice!

[Daytona Charlie]

I have had the same problem and was hoping that someone would have some input on the reason why or how to correct this issue.

[Pieter Batenburg]

Which firmware version are you on?

 

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[Barakamera]

I have the very same problem.

My (very new, 3 weeks old) Sony a6300 takes 3-4 seconds to turn on and about 1.5 seconds to turn off! 

When the camera was in EVF mode when shut down (I cancelled the EVF/LCD auto-switching), turning it on again starts the LCD monitor, and after some time switches back to the EVF...

I have firmware version 1.10

 

3-4 seconds startup time is completely unacceptable! Sony must do something about it because many shots are going to get lost.

[Proper]

I found the a6300 to be slow as well. All the previous comments are problems I have had. Also, I have problems with the lcd screen. When I flip it out it flashes the screen the goes black. Sometimes it works properly but during a photo shoot it is unreliable. 

I also find the processing slow after taking a photo. If I am in direct sunlight it’ll over heat and start to malfunction. Then sometimes since i Shoot jpeg + raw if it’s in that state of malfunction it’ll only save jpeg photos.

my firmware is up to date too.

[rob6000]

My A6000 is slow as well, both when starting and - even more slow - when shutting down. And its not really consistent either, since some days its quick. Usually it's shutting down that can take some time.

[Pieter]

About once a month shutting down will take longer because the camera will take a black image to map hot pixels on the sensor. You'll know by hearing the shutter sound after a while when turning the camera off. This is completely normal.

[abniven]

I was always curious about the shutter going off periodically but never cared enough to pursue the question as there didn't seem to be anything detrimental going on.  Now I know and that's a great feature.

[Thad E Ginathom]

On 7/15/2019 at 2:59 AM, Pieter said:

About once a month shutting down will take longer because the camera will take a black image to map hot pixels on the sensor. ...

Does it need a lens cap to be on to do that? Does it know if it isn't?

[Pieter]

The shutter is closed while taking the dark frame, so no need to put the cap on.

[Thad E Ginathom]

Oh yes, I suppose it would be! Now I feel silly!