DT

Hi. I am going to buy the Sony a6300 soon. Anyone have this? How do u like it ? I did a lot of research on it and seems to be a good fit for me. Also, wondering is it ok to buy “ open box”? I found a reliable place that has a 45 day return if it does not work correctly. Thanks for any help or thoughts!
Deb

dpullum Loc: Tampa Florida

Be aware that the A6300 is an "E Mount" and so lenses are expen$ive. If you buy a Sony A, AF, mount camera there are millions of lenses used manufactured from 1985 on. My Sony A65 uses these lenses and the monies for lenses is low.

Yes, adapters are available.

zug55 Loc: Naivasha, Kenya, and Austin, Texas

I would stick with the E-mount. The A-mount has an uncertain future. There are lots of native E-mount APS-C lenses available, many from third-party providers. You can use all these old lenses on E-mount cameras as well. Like with A-mount, you will need a cheap adapter. I have used old lenses on my E-mount A7 III successfully with a $20 adapter.

Good E-mount lenses do not have to be expensive as this lens guide shows.
https://briansmith.com/aps-e-mount-lenses-for-sony-mirrorless-cameras/

ggenova64

Stick with E-mount lenses.

MikeMck Loc: Southern Maryland on the Bay

I have a Sony CyberShot RX10 Model IV. It reaches up to 600mm and covers all the areas I need. I find it to be an exceptional camera which replaced my Canon equipment and several lenses. Good luck.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Good choice. I have the A6000, and I use it when I need something small.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Interesting. I did not know that. I have just two lenses for my A6000, and that will be it. One came with the camera, and one came from eBay.

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

I 2nd that Mike!! A remarkable camera, but I still have my Canon 5D MII & 7D MII.
Mark

kvanhook Loc: Oriental, NC

I have the Sony a6000 and the a7 full frame. Using Nikon lenses with adapters work fine for me. I am happy with the manual focus on the Sony. I have a couple of e-mount lenses but the NIkons add nicely to the arsenal. I still use my Nikon body sometimes, but really prefer the size of the Sony.

wireloose

Its a great, small camera. I have the 6500, basically the same as the 6300 but with IBIS. The sigma adapter gives you excellent autofocus with Canon lenses with these two cameras and there is a lot of high quality older Canon glass on the market, or if you have a Canon it effectively gives you a second body. I have a 5D4, but for travel the Sony is my first choice. Highly recommend Gary Friedman’s books on any Sony, not for beginners perhaps but have a wealth of information- Sony cameras are great, Sony camera manuals not so much.

Low Budget Dave

I have the Sony A6000, which is the older version of the A6300. I have found it to be a good combination of speed, size, quality and price. (As each new generation comes out, so far, I always end up keeping the A6000.)

There are a few things I would point out about the A6300:

1. The phase detection, video capability, viewfinder, and dust resistance are all better (in one way or another) than the A6000. If the price is within $300 or so, then get the A6300. If money is tight, and if the A6000 is a super bargain, then you might prefer having the A6000 plus money in your pocket.

2. The A6300 does not have a touchscreen. This is not really that big an issue because Sony touchscreens are not that great. But if you rely on that (or a joystick), the A6300 and A6000 have neither. They have a multi-function button inside a direction wheel, which I like, but some people despise.

3. The A6300 does not have IBIS. If you need stabilization, you have to go up to the A6500. Personally, I own the Sony 35mm stabilized lens, and it is good enough for almost everything I do, but the A6300 will want stabilized lenses.

4. The autofocus is very good, but the lock-on autofocus is not that much better than the A6000. To get really great tracking and lock-on, you have to go with the A7iii or equivalent, which is really a whole different level of camera.

5. The quality of the pictures is very lens-dependent, and anything other than "pretty good for the money" is very expensive. I have found that the kit lens and the "kit" 70-200 are both good for almost everything (except RAW of course), and for everything else, I use the 35mm IS lens, the 50 mm IS lens, or the 20mm, (which I think is not IS). Each of these lenses is cheap, and punch above their class for the money. The really great lenses are visibly better, but the improvement in quality is maybe 5% to 10%, while the increase in price can be 300% to 800%.

For example, the 35mm 1.8 is stabilized, sharp (at anything over 2.8), has great color, weighs 5 ounces, and costs about $400. If you want to get anything sharper, you have to either get a huge lens, lose the 1.8 max, or pay $900. (Or all three.) For the time being, the 1.8 OSS is perfect for me.

6. Even if you need critical sharpness, the A6300 can still deliver, but you will have to make some other compromise in lens size, price, or speed.

Happy shooting.

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

I meant 5D MIII - typo.
Mark

le boecere

Deb,

I'm on a tight (fixed income) budget, so I purchased a used, but in excellent condition, a6000 about 4 years ago. Over the next couple of years I acquired 6 "un-used" E-mount lenses (3 zooms, 3 primes). I did spring for the "Zony" 24mm f/1.8 at half the retail price ~ but, other than that little gem, I've never paid over $200 for an E-mount lens. All of them purchased on eBay or Craigslist.

I'm just sayin' that if one is a patient and careful shopper, native E-mount lenses don't have to be "expensive".

This is my "go to" camera system, whenever the shooting conditions, or the event, are critical. Were I to do it today, I'd hunt for an "open box" a6300 at my price.

_Van

markwilliam1

I second the Sony RX10 M4! It’s a bridge camera so no need to change lenses. It’s the most amazing camera I’ve ever used!

DT

Thanks so much! Everyone has been so helpful here. I did find an open box for about 700 or so. With kit lens. Last month it was less but that’s how it goes. I really want it so I am going for it. I need a camera that is fairly light and not bulky for travel. Also want to experiment with slow mo video. I will get extra lens too. I can’t help it. It’s my passion.