Thanks for asking my opinion. First, let me state I will never say anything negative about the A77. Mine has given me 10 years of service and is still going strong. I was waiting for the A77 III which I thought would parallel the e mounts but when it finally sank in that the A mount was dead, I decided to switch over.
The A77 focuses fast but the 6600 is incredibly fast. The tracking ability of the A77 was limited but it really works on the 6600. The animal eye focus is incredible. I used it tonight on some baby egrets in a nest and it followed them like a hound.
Menus are a bit different but if family with the A77 menus, you will have no trouble. One thing that confused me today was when I went to look at the images I took in burst mode and there was only one. Eventually I went to Playback in the menu and found Save as Group. I turned it off and saw all my pictures.
I did buy the new LA-EA5 adapter but have not used it yet. I am not sure if it gives AF on screw drive lenses.
I bought the Sony 200-600 lens. Much like my Sony 70-400 G but with better reach.
My suggestion is when funds permit to take the leap. I am conservative and like to hold on but the A mount is no longer being developed and improved. Time for E mount!!
Take care and good luck. If more questions, please feel free to ask.
Bob
I looked in Playback in the menu and saw an entry, Display as Group. The two options were Off and On. I turned it off and all is well. I have only had the camera for a week and probably did not notice the images were being displayed as a group. On my A77 and A99 they were always shown individually. Thanks for all the help.
Case closed!
Thanks for the fast replies. I am shooting in Aperture mode. Yes, all the pictures are on the computer.
Why do I only see one picture per burst on the camera? In the past it seems that I saw them all.
Thanks again.
Bob
My week old a6600 seemed to work normally in all ways until today. Drive mode is set to Continuous Shooting Mid. When I shoot a burst on a subject, I only get one picture in playback. Up until today this worked normal and I could play back multiple images. Any ideas?
Congratulations on your recovery and grit and determination that made it possible.
If you are completely green on photo editing, I would recommend an adult education class. They are widely available in most cities. Many junior colleges offer the same, perhaps at a slightly faster clip. Good luck.
Unless he has recently purchased gear, I seriously doubt if the old cameras and lenses have any great value. Accessories such as tripods and portrait lights may bring in some cash. Sorry I can not be more encouraging.
You not only got clear shots, you got great shots. Well done.
I too was confused about the $400. As there are only 18 graduates, I am sure everybody is fairly close with each other. As there are no prints, I do not think you should get much more than your cost. That will give you good will in the community.
I would think the two lenses you have now would handle it. Perhaps a wide angle lens would be handy for large group shots. Good luck.
Could be but I know very little of the inner workings of any printer. Thanks for your reply.
I did not make out the glass until I just expanded the picture a little. Should have guessed.
Thanks.
All great but I am still missing something on the one about France.
Great story. Love the details and pictures.