(Almost) New Camera in the House
Jun 26, 2015 18:00:18 #
Bobspez wrote:
Really great pic. How far were you from the bird?
With my Nikon cameras and manual lenses the problem I have with aperture mode and auto iso is that the camera picks a shutter speed too low to get a steady hand held shot. So I use shutter priority and manual aperture and let the camera pick the iso.
Bob
With my Nikon cameras and manual lenses the problem I have with aperture mode and auto iso is that the camera picks a shutter speed too low to get a steady hand held shot. So I use shutter priority and manual aperture and let the camera pick the iso.
Bob
Thanks. The camera was on a tripod just 25 feet from the quail block. I was in the house with an RF remote trigger. Lens was wide open at F6.3, ISO = 400, and camera used 1/640 sec for exposure. Focus is critical because at that distance, depth of field is only 3 inches. Tripod is required for focus as well as stability.
Jun 26, 2015 22:02:50 #
Thanks for the info.
Bob
Bob
Math78 wrote:
Thanks. The camera was on a tripod just 25 feet from the quail block. I was in the house with an RF remote trigger. Lens was wide open at F6.3, ISO = 400, and camera used 1/640 sec for exposure. Focus is critical because at that distance, depth of field is only 3 inches. Tripod is required for focus as well as stability.
Jun 27, 2015 02:11:39 #
TommiRulz wrote:
Hey Guys - so I am a totally camera junkie - have been my whole life. I love to get new cameras and just play and learn. I have never had this Sony A6000.... I have heard a lot of hype. Please tell me about it... I am tempted to play with one
I have one. Bought an a6000 a few months ago for one specific use. My trip to Europe in May. I love the camera for the purpose. I have the 16-50 lens and an 18-200. Excellent photos from it. I especially like the EVF and the low weight.
So why am I selling? Because I've been shooting Nikon and Canon for 45 years. It does require some relearning. I never got beyond the stage where you have to think before you shoot. I would often use it like a Nikon--and blow the shot. I also do some video and my shotgun mike won't work on the Sony.
I have it for sale, but I like the camera enough that if it doesn't sell at a reasonable price, I'll just keep it for a "carry-around". The 18-200 lens covers a lot of needs.
Jun 27, 2015 19:07:14 #
suntouched wrote:
Nice and clear and sharp. Is that a huge lens?
like they say, when in doubt read the manual....i hate reading a manual, i always yell for help....most of the time it works
well good luck with your camera
Jun 28, 2015 01:36:05 #
suntouched wrote:
Nice and clear and sharp. Is that a huge lens?
There were several manufacturers who made and branded that lens for Soligor. Most were 12-15 inches long and weighed a bit over 2 pounds.
Jun 28, 2015 01:40:00 #
From what I hear, it really goes through batteries. You may want to wait for the a9000, or whatever.
Jun 28, 2015 01:43:02 #
rbfanman wrote:
From what I hear, it really goes through batteries. You may want to wait for the a9000, or whatever.
It does. I bought 2 extra batteries for mine which solves the problem. Running the EV and LCD seems to eat up the batteries and it's a much smaller battery than most DSLRs.
Jun 28, 2015 03:07:56 #
Math78 wrote:
I got the A6000 to use with my old Minolta manual ... (show quote)
Wow, nice, that is sharp. I used to have a (film) Vivitar 400mm f/5.6 lens for my (film) Pentax K mounts. I never got very good results with it. Perhaps it was my technique at the time. If I still had it I might give it a second chance with a mirrorless camera today and get better results. I'm not ready to make the jump yet, but MILC seems to be the future. To get two "upgrade" changes at once, I might jump for a full frame mirrorless.
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