Sony A6000 Setting ?
Aug 8, 2015 10:54:39 #
I am bamboozled by a particular behavior in my almost new A6000. I have not used it much and am still learning so please pardon the question.
This happens only on P,S,A,M setting and does not happen in the two automatic settings. I have not tried the rest.
The problem is that when I click the shutter release button - the camera seems to click a few times (maybe 3-5) times and the the screen states "Processing" and finally there is only 1 image to see. I could not see any clear setting mentioned in the manual for this behavior. I was thinking it is the DRO/HDR - but that setting is even greyed out in P,S,A,M. Is this a defect ? or a setting ? If so - how do I make it just take one picture (one click) ?
This happens only on P,S,A,M setting and does not happen in the two automatic settings. I have not tried the rest.
The problem is that when I click the shutter release button - the camera seems to click a few times (maybe 3-5) times and the the screen states "Processing" and finally there is only 1 image to see. I could not see any clear setting mentioned in the manual for this behavior. I was thinking it is the DRO/HDR - but that setting is even greyed out in P,S,A,M. Is this a defect ? or a setting ? If so - how do I make it just take one picture (one click) ?
Aug 8, 2015 11:01:22 #
iyernat wrote:
I am bamboozled by a particular behavior in my alm... (show quote)
You don't have exposure bracketing set to on do you?
Aug 8, 2015 11:17:54 #
iyernat wrote:
I am bamboozled by a particular behavior in my alm... (show quote)
As jethro suggested, it sounds as if the camera is in one of the multi-exposure settings.
There are several available... the key is to be sure that you turn them all off if you don't want one on.
Push come to shove, you could always do a factory reset. If that doesn't solve your problem, then take it back to the retailer before your warranty is up and ask for a REPLACEMENT.
GOOD LUCK!
Aug 8, 2015 11:36:43 #
Here is the situation you are experiencing...and it only happens in the manual modes.
There are two ISO Auto settings...go to Menu and select the "Camera" Icon. Item 4 is where you select your desired ISO setting. the first ISO Auto setting takes "multiple" pictures to make a finished pix. The second Auto ISO is the one you want to select to take "single" images.
Took me a while to chase this down when I first got my A6000. Good shooting and report back if you continue to have problems.
There are two ISO Auto settings...go to Menu and select the "Camera" Icon. Item 4 is where you select your desired ISO setting. the first ISO Auto setting takes "multiple" pictures to make a finished pix. The second Auto ISO is the one you want to select to take "single" images.
Took me a while to chase this down when I first got my A6000. Good shooting and report back if you continue to have problems.
Aug 8, 2015 11:56:16 #
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http://friedmanarchives.com/alpha6000/index.htm
Gary Friedman is a Rocket Scientist and award winning photographer who is the BEST 3rd party owners manual writer in the business.
A long time Minolta and Sony fan, he covers each and every single function and feature of your camera in extreme detail using common sense, easy to understand, PLAIN English (or Spanish).
His books are EXTREMELY well written, and worth twice what he asks for them. They are available in multiple electronic formats as well as a much more expensive printed copy. AND he is available to answer any question you may have via email.
Gary offers a two week money back satisfaction guarantee... something to consider... but once you open one of his books, you will be completely satisfied.
Check it out... it will help you with these types of issues in the future.
Aug 8, 2015 12:46:25 #
CHOLLY wrote:
A suggestion for you both: br br http://friedmana... (show quote)
Thanks for the suggestion...I've had his book since I bought my A6000 early this year. I enjoy referring to it frequently and find it a useful reference.
:thumbup:
Aug 8, 2015 15:07:03 #
iyernat wrote:
I am bamboozled by a particular behavior in my alm... (show quote)
I don't have this camera, but the symptoms you describe are how my Pentaxes behave when in HDR mode, but HDR is apparently the one possibility that isn't available.
Aug 9, 2015 08:23:28 #
If you don't have one of the automatic bracketing modes set, check and see if front shutter is off. It makes what sounds like a double click if off. The processing is normal. Time it takes is very dependent on sd card speed. I recommend at least a 40 meg write speed. Faster the better.
Aug 9, 2015 08:29:09 #
jederick wrote:
Here is the situation you are experiencing...and i... (show quote)
Thanks for that answer. I recall reading about MFNR but had never noticed it in that menu so had never used it - not that I've had much occasion yet to deal with noisy situations.
I'm still learning about the A6000 and there certainly is a lot to learn.
My last shooting experience was devoted to comparing DRO and auto HDR with RAW. For me, RAW seemed the winner but I'd like to see some discussion of this.
Aug 9, 2015 08:31:26 #
I could never figure out what setting it was - I reset the camera and the problem (or setting) went away. Thanks for the answers.
Aug 9, 2015 09:11:32 #
Tomcat5133
Loc: Gladwyne PA
Ken Rockwell says when he goes to start another project he resets his camera. I and I am sure others have been through the same thing of have a setting in the many options that makes things go awry.
Good luck and enjoy the 6000.
Good luck and enjoy the 6000.
Aug 9, 2015 10:05:47 #
Tom Daniels wrote:
Ken Rockwell says when he goes to start another project he resets his camera. I and I am sure others have been through the same thing of have a setting in the many options that makes things go awry.
Good luck and enjoy the 6000.
Good luck and enjoy the 6000.
That might be good advice for some cameras but I have my doubts about following it with the A6000. I'm just learning that camera but there seem to be a lot of settings that depend on personal preferences and there are a whole lot of settings.
I finished my first read of Friedman's (400p +) book and am considering a second read while I take some notes about how to set up my camera for various situations. I figure that will not take days but weeks and maybe months so I'm hesitant to get started on it. One of the features of the A6000 is a set of registers to record you favorite configuration for the camera and, once set up, that would probably be the appropriate alternative to doing a reset.
One thing I would change about the A6000 would be to have multiple sets of these registers to handle multiple configurations. I'd probably use one for hand-held and another for when I use a tripod and likely another for video. I could probably come up with a few more uses.
Aug 9, 2015 10:13:54 #
iyernat wrote:
I am bamboozled by a particular behavior in my alm... (show quote)
Go to menu, the camera symbol, #2, drive mode and set it to single shooting. This camera has a very big menu and you could have something else set that is causing it also. Try "single shooting".
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Aug 9, 2015 10:15:58 #
Could be (since ruled out HDR) multi-frame auto ISO or handheld twilight scene mode. Check your menu and dial.
Aug 9, 2015 11:05:56 #
I purchased Gary book (ebook) right after I got the a6000. really enjoyed the book and learned a lot. However I really don't like e camera books, so I set it aside.
Now that I have had the camera for about a year and have taken thousand of shots; I think it is time to start the book again to fine tune the camera as well as myself.
Love the camera and keep thinking about selling my canon 5d mark 2 and six lens.
Now that I have had the camera for about a year and have taken thousand of shots; I think it is time to start the book again to fine tune the camera as well as myself.
Love the camera and keep thinking about selling my canon 5d mark 2 and six lens.
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