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Sony Alpa A6000
Feb 10, 2015 11:54:28 #
WAL wrote:
I have the camera and am impressed with it. I would be more impressed if Sony included documentation on the camera. They did include instructions on attaching the neck strap. That was about it.
Any links to information would be helpful.
Any links to information would be helpful.
My NEX7 came with a CD with two very good manuals on it. I suspect you could also get them from the Sony WEB site.
Alas more and more things no longer provide a hard copy manual. I've learned to like the fact that the electronic manuals are searchable. If a last resort I can send them to my kindle or kindle programs on my computer or ipad as a pdf, so there is never an issue. I even now have the kindle app on my new android phone.
Feb 10, 2015 13:06:04 #
Great point but... Be cautioned about Friedman e book on a6000 I have heard it does not work properly. Look at kindle reviews. I have his other books and they are fine electronically.
Feb 10, 2015 13:11:36 #
I have an older model mirrorless....a Sony Nex 7....it is an awesome camera- the menu system on the older Nex models is sorta cumbersome....
The A6000 is a much better menu format...I love the handling and performance of these Sony mirrorless cameras...the David Busch books for the Sony Mirrorless cameras totally trumps any Sony manual...a must buy in my opinion.
I have owned the NEX5T...but wanted a viewfinder, so got the Nex 7 instead.
I still shoot with my old Nikon d80 with a Tokina 12-24 wide lens for realty work....but never carry it around anymore..
Bought the Nikon D7000..with the 18-140 lens package.. a bargain deal from BestBuy last month and realized why do I want some big cumbersome heavy camera to tote around...again...took it right back.
So I myself without reservation would spring for the A6000, which I will upgrade to from my Nex7 someday, maybe...
Would like to see if the sucesssor to the A6000 gets a touchscreen, which my older Nex5t did have...and I loved the touchscreen.
The A6000 is a much better menu format...I love the handling and performance of these Sony mirrorless cameras...the David Busch books for the Sony Mirrorless cameras totally trumps any Sony manual...a must buy in my opinion.
I have owned the NEX5T...but wanted a viewfinder, so got the Nex 7 instead.
I still shoot with my old Nikon d80 with a Tokina 12-24 wide lens for realty work....but never carry it around anymore..
Bought the Nikon D7000..with the 18-140 lens package.. a bargain deal from BestBuy last month and realized why do I want some big cumbersome heavy camera to tote around...again...took it right back.
So I myself without reservation would spring for the A6000, which I will upgrade to from my Nex7 someday, maybe...
Would like to see if the sucesssor to the A6000 gets a touchscreen, which my older Nex5t did have...and I loved the touchscreen.
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Feb 10, 2015 16:38:29 #
The A6000 is on my short ist for my next purchase. I've researched online including Sony's manuals but I can find nothing on file formats.Can anyone help me on this? Does it have a RAW type file?
Feb 10, 2015 16:54:23 #
dfharper1961 wrote:
Depending on the adapter you get, you should be ab... (show quote)
I have the A6000 and I agree about the capability of using your old glass. I'm so glad I bought this camera but I'm going to master it before moving on to the A7 II.
:) :) :thumbup:
Feb 10, 2015 17:01:35 #
Yes, the a6000 can create a RAW file (*.ARW) that is recognized by ACR 8.4 and above. You can shoot RAW, RAW+JPG, or JPG.
Feb 10, 2015 18:07:28 #
I looked at the A6000 long and hard and it had a lot of nice qualities; but in the end I passed and went with the Oly OMD models because: in-body stabilization on the OMDs while there is none on A6000 and you need to get OSS lenses in order to get the stabilization (and that lets out some of the nice sigma art lenses that otherwise would be very attractive at the price); (2) I like dual dials for aperture & shutter when shooting manual. On the A6000 you have to use the rear dial, which isn't nearly as easy when using the EVF; (3) very aggressive noise reduction in default mode, although otherwise jpg's are nice on the A6000, which isn't always the case with other Sony cameras.
So much of this is specific to the user, though. For IQ and compact size, the A6000 is a very good choice.
Best of luck.
So much of this is specific to the user, though. For IQ and compact size, the A6000 is a very good choice.
Best of luck.
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Feb 10, 2015 19:14:00 #
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[quote=jburlinson]I looked at the A6000 long and hard and it had a lot of nice qualities; but in the end I passed and went with the Oly OMD models because: in-body stabilization on the OMDs while there is none on A6000 and you need to get OSS lenses in order to get the stabilization (and that lets out some of the nice sigma art lenses that otherwise would be very attractive at the price); (2) I like dual dials for aperture & shutter when shooting manual. On the A6000 you have to use the rear dial, which isn't nearly as easy when using the EVF; (3) very aggressive noise reduction in default mode, although otherwise jpg's are nice on the A6000, which isn't always the case with other Sony cameras.
The Sigma Art lenses work great on the a6000. OSS overrated. I use both.
The Sigma Art lenses work great on the a6000. OSS overrated. I use both.
Feb 10, 2015 21:30:12 #
mtbear wrote:
The A6000 is on my short ist for my next purchase. I've researched online including Sony's manuals but I can find nothing on file formats.Can anyone help me on this? Does it have a RAW type file?
Yes. Lightroom and Photoshop both recognize it.
Feb 10, 2015 21:35:15 #
[quote=a2000c]
One thing I learned recently on my NEX-7, which I suspect is the same on the a6000, is that you can't use Auto ISO with M mode. I've been fooling with that a little on my Nikons and find it useful in some situations.
I hate the EV dial on the Sony. It should at least be adjustable so in M mode you can use one for the shutter speed and one for the f-stop. Using EV in M is meaningless anyway. (Maybe I need to check it again. It seems so stupid when I write it that I can't believe that is what they do.)
The Sony does have better programming than Nikon. The Panorama feature is great. The HDR feature is much better than Nikon. The low light feature is cool. etc.
(PS: My NEX-7 is up for sale. If interested check the classifieds.)
jburlinson wrote:
I looked at the A6000 long and hard and it had a l... (show quote)
One thing I learned recently on my NEX-7, which I suspect is the same on the a6000, is that you can't use Auto ISO with M mode. I've been fooling with that a little on my Nikons and find it useful in some situations.
I hate the EV dial on the Sony. It should at least be adjustable so in M mode you can use one for the shutter speed and one for the f-stop. Using EV in M is meaningless anyway. (Maybe I need to check it again. It seems so stupid when I write it that I can't believe that is what they do.)
The Sony does have better programming than Nikon. The Panorama feature is great. The HDR feature is much better than Nikon. The low light feature is cool. etc.
(PS: My NEX-7 is up for sale. If interested check the classifieds.)
Feb 10, 2015 22:01:14 #
MtnMan wrote:
One thing I learned recently on my NEX-7, which I ... (show quote)
Unlike the NEX-7, the a6000 does do Auto ISO in Manual mode. I use it a lot and it works great.
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Feb 11, 2015 00:18:37 #
Hfuhruhurr wrote:
Yes, the a6000 can create a RAW file (*.ARW) that is recognized by ACR 8.4 and above. You can shoot RAW, RAW+JPG, or JPG.
Thanks. This is such a basic concept it would be nice if it were in the manual or specs.
Feb 11, 2015 01:40:17 #
Les White wrote:
I am thinking of the Sony Alpha A6000 as a nice little camera to go with my Canon equipment for walk around/street photography--Amazon Prime has the camera and two lenses for considerably cheaper than a number of other mirrorless cameras and it has very good ratings---Any of you own this one??
I own the a6000 and really like it. It is more than "a nice little camera." I've put away my DSLRs for a while so I can explore it more fully and am finding it will do just about everything the big cameras will do. I've even depended on it for paid shoot (Of course I also had my Nikon on-site, but never needed it. The a6000 proved up to the task.
This will be my sole camera next summer for my two-week Mediterranean cruise. My advice is to pass on the kit lenses and instead purchase the 18mm-200mm which covers about the same range and seems as good IQ (Or, if you want the 16-50 retractable, I'll sell you mine at a bargain--It has been almost unused.) I'm going to add a Rokinon fisheye.
The only negative thing is Sony's failure to put a 3.5mm jack for an external microphone for video. You have to use the internal mic or a Sony add on that fits in the Multi-Interface Shoe.
I especially like the focusing aids like focus peaking and the magnified view for manual focus.
Feb 11, 2015 01:49:06 #
Cdouthitt wrote:
I can't remember. Does the a6000 have a touchscreen. If you are doing street photography this can help if you want to be inconspicuous.
The em10 with a 20mm lens is a great street shooting rig.
The em10 with a 20mm lens is a great street shooting rig.
It has an articulated screen, not a touch-screen, which is even better. The EVF is excellent.
Feb 11, 2015 01:51:16 #
jmsail365 wrote:
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Sony has dropped the ball on the manual. BUT I'm currently going through Gary Friedman's book on the a6000. It is excellent. It goes through every feature of the camera & shows you where & how to access them & their results. Plus many great suggestions & tips. If you buy the camera & you really want to know how it works & use all of it's features buy this book!
Sony has dropped the ball on the manual. BUT I'm currently going through Gary Friedman's book on the a6000. It is excellent. It goes through every feature of the camera & shows you where & how to access them & their results. Plus many great suggestions & tips. If you buy the camera & you really want to know how it works & use all of it's features buy this book!
Nice thing with Friedman's book is that it is also available on Kindle, so I can carry it with me on my tablet inside my bag.
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