Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

A few days ago I started a topic asking for feedback on my plans to get a smaller travel camera. I was leaning toward the Sony a6400. I had seen the reviews and the camera also felt good in my hands. I loved its small size.

The response to my request for suggestions and first hand experiences was great. In the end, I went ahead with the Sony even though there were several other good cameras suggested. The Sony just felt right for me.

Since Sony does not send a manual and I am a Nikon user, I have relied on a lot of videos to try to get started with the camera. These were suggested in responses to my post and they are really good. I am also using Sony's online guide. It is still challenging and I am leaving on a trip on Thursday. I changed the camera to raw and aperture priority but haven't done much else so far. I'm attaching a few shots from my yard and also a nearby park. My first impression of the camera is great. The quality of the pictures is comparable to what I have been getting with my DSLRs and it is a dream to hold and carry!
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Day-lily in the back yard.

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Amaryllis - also in the back yard.

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Gemini Springs Park in DeBary, FL

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At Gemini Springs

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One of the spring runs entering the lake.

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Walkway around the lake-Gemini Springs

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There is not normally a lot of wildlife but there are always a few birds and of course, squirrels.

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Looking East from the fishing pier - Gemini Springs.

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UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Great set, Carol! Watch out, those Sony's will get ahold of you.

TomC. Loc: Bel Air, MD

You seem to be doing a fine job with that camera. (notice I didn't say "that camera does a fine job for you") lol
You're off to a good start.

ballsafire Loc: Lafayette, Louisiana

Thanks for letting us know about your decision and especially the sample shots !!

Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

Thank you, Mike. Don't say that around my Nikons. They are sensitive!

Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

Thank you, Tom. Since I understand most of the terms, I can manage the menus minimally but there is a lot to learn. I'm anxious for someone to publish a third party manual.

angler Loc: StHelens England

Excellent set Carol.

Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

I think it's going to be just the thing for traveling and some local situationswhere a bulky camera is a handicap. All the feedback I received was very helpful.

Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

Thank you, Jim. Learning a new camera is challenging but exciting and fun as you know.

Dikdik Loc: Winnipeg, Canada

Nice composition... and, I'm glad you picked the Sony. Camera's good, documentation terrible, and menu... so, so. There are a lot of youtube videos that will help.

Dik

Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

Thank you, Dik. So far I'm delighted with the camera and I have videos playing non stop. I do better with a good book/manual but I'll get through it.

Larry Swearingen

It's probably too late for your trip but I like the books by David Busch for 3rd party
instruction manuals. Very good explanations of what's up with the specific camera.

https://www.amazon.com/David-Buschs-ILCE-6400-Digital-Photography/dp/1681985195

I have 3 of his books, one for Canon Rebel T6i , one for Sony DSC rx100iii, and one
for my Sony A6000.

Larry S

Dikdik Loc: Winnipeg, Canada

Thanks for the info...

Dik

Paul J. Svetlik Loc: Colorado

Good to see that you are also happy with the Sony, Carol!
A nice set you share with us!
Now the selection of lenses will be another chapter, right?
Joe (R) on UHH is ahead of us with his excellent choice of lenses.
BTW I can use the adapter for my Canon lenses, but definitelly favor the Carl Zeiss 16-70mm zoom for Sony.
It is a very easy to carry combination for mountain climbing.
Happy shooting!

Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

Larry, I'm a David Busch fan too. If you look closely you will see that his book isn't available until October 7. I already have it on pre-order. Books like that seem to work better for me than any other method.