Sony mirrowless DSLR selection
Aug 4, 2014 07:52:38 #
Aug 4, 2014 07:56:43 #
red06718 wrote:
Which of the Sony DSLR cameras should I consider?
That's a Big Question. Take a look at snapsort.com and compare features of two different Sony DSLRs. Keep in mind that whatever you buy, there will be a new improved model in about six months.
http://snapsort.com/compare
Aug 4, 2014 08:53:25 #
red06718 wrote:
Which of the Sony DSLR cameras should I consider?
First, there is no such thing as a "mirrorless" DSLR.
If you are interested in their translucent mirror designs then take a look at the A77II and A99 models. If you want totally mirrorless then look at their A7, A7R, and A7S offerings.
Aug 5, 2014 01:30:57 #
amehta
Loc: Boston
MT Shooter wrote:
First, there is no such thing as a "mirrorless" DSLR.
If you are interested in their translucent mirror designs then take a look at the A77II and A99 models. If you want totally mirrorless then look at their A7, A7R, and A7S offerings.
If you are interested in their translucent mirror designs then take a look at the A77II and A99 models. If you want totally mirrorless then look at their A7, A7R, and A7S offerings.
The A6000 is one more to consider.
Aug 5, 2014 05:59:15 #
if I was starting from scratch, i'd get the a-99. i'd put the 16-80mm cz dt, and the Minolta maxxum 100-300mm apo d. if I felt I needed a flash,i get a 1970's vivatar w/pc cord and a L bracket.if the a-99 switches between ff and aps-c, i'd be in fat city.
Aug 5, 2014 07:05:45 #
Aug 5, 2014 09:46:34 #
red06718 wrote:
Which of the Sony DSLR cameras should I consider?
I have the NEX-7 and love it. You may not be able to find new ones now though as they discontinued it and replaced it with the alpha 6000.
The 6000 is a little cheaper and has a couple of extra features I don't need (wireless), and a little less good EVF, but is otherwise as great a camera.
I see that a couple of purists corrected the point that there is no "mirrorless DSLR" because the term "SLR" means there is a moving mirror. But we get the point.
Aug 5, 2014 12:43:42 #
azted
Loc: Las Vegas, NV.
As always it depends upon your needs. I have two Sonys. The RX-10 has a fixed lens, is weather resistant, and shoots at F2.8 from 24 to 200mm. Every shot is perfect. I also have the Nex 7 that I have accumulated a bunch of lenses for, and has an APS-C sensor that is very very sharp and you can blow up. This is the equivalent to the A6000. So if you do not want to change lenses, are worried about dust and weather, and video is important to you, the RX-10 is the best bet. For a mirror less camera with APS-C size sensor, a used Nex-7, or new A6000 are very well priced. For a full frame camera, the A7 series are awesome.
Aug 7, 2014 02:16:55 #
After a lot of reading and opinions, I just purchased a Sony A6000. It appears to have everything I want and is much lighter than my DSLRs. I've been skeptical of the Sony cameras in the past, but there are so many here on the HH who are happy, that I'm going there.
Aug 7, 2014 11:48:45 #
Reinaldokool wrote:
After a lot of reading and opinions, I just purchased a Sony A6000. It appears to have everything I want and is much lighter than my DSLRs. I've been skeptical of the Sony cameras in the past, but there are so many here on the HH who are happy, that I'm going there.
If you have a stable of DSLR APS-C lenses consider the Fotodiox adapter. Cheap and well made.
You have to use manual focus and exposure with it. The "what you see is what you get" EVF simplifies manual exposure. Focus peaking will help manual focus once I get it down.
Aug 10, 2014 23:56:38 #
I have the Sony a6000 and find it to be more than satisfactory. Pictures are great. I need a viewfinder which it has. It fits in a briefcase. Others on this site also seem to like it. J
Aug 11, 2014 02:29:10 #
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