Sony a6000
Feb 23, 2015 11:03:46 #
bennyk wrote:
Purchased the a6000 at Costco on black Friday with two lenses, bag and 32g card for $ 750. Knowing I could return it no questions asked, I struggled for 3 months not knowing weather to return it. I took a local photography class for $ 99. on a Saturday, I wish I had taken the class ten years ago. First topic was we were going to forget about (A) automatic any way the camera is a keeper has tons of buttons and gizmos and I'm just waiting for some sunny spring days to really road test baby.
Unfortunately, I did not buy it at Costco when it was on sale. Just waiting for a bundle with both lenses to go on sale again. Hoping it will be all the camera I will need for a long time. Only concern is getting a long enough lens for BIFs. But getting the camera and learning how to use it is first on my list.
Feb 23, 2015 13:34:13 #
I bought one a month ago and like others, I was puzzled by the lack of a good instruction book. Because of this forum, I found out about Gary Friedman's book and have to add my endorsement of his work. Get the downloadable version as the printed version only uses color illustrations on the front and back covers.
Now for the camera itself: This little camera is positively amazing! There are so many features that make this a joy to use including the use of "legacy glass" with an inexpensive adaptor. ( I use my old Canon manual focus lenses and get great results).
The image quality of this camera is outstanding - even with the kit lens but I did some research (mostly on uTube) and found that one of the best sources of lens for the a6000 is Sigma. I purchased one of their 30mm f2.8 art lens and it is superb. Extremely fast auto focus and great color reproduction coupled with extremely sharp images make it a winner for $200. They also have a wide angle and a moderate telephoto that have excellent reputations.
I finally got a chance to really put the camera through its paces last week with a trip to Chiricahua National Monument here in Arizona and this required quite a bit of hiking and what a pleasure it was to have a small, lightweight camera that performs like a big heavy one!
One of the biggest advantages of this camera is the electronic viewfinder that automatically switches on when you put the camera up to your eye. The quality of the display is great and you are seeing - in advance - what the picture will be before you take it. In other words, if you make a change in aperture or shutter speed or ISO, the display in the viewfinder changes accordingly and lets you preview the results.
As you can probably tell by now, I love this camera and would not part with it. If you have any further questions, send me a PM and I will be glad to try and answer them.
Now for the camera itself: This little camera is positively amazing! There are so many features that make this a joy to use including the use of "legacy glass" with an inexpensive adaptor. ( I use my old Canon manual focus lenses and get great results).
The image quality of this camera is outstanding - even with the kit lens but I did some research (mostly on uTube) and found that one of the best sources of lens for the a6000 is Sigma. I purchased one of their 30mm f2.8 art lens and it is superb. Extremely fast auto focus and great color reproduction coupled with extremely sharp images make it a winner for $200. They also have a wide angle and a moderate telephoto that have excellent reputations.
I finally got a chance to really put the camera through its paces last week with a trip to Chiricahua National Monument here in Arizona and this required quite a bit of hiking and what a pleasure it was to have a small, lightweight camera that performs like a big heavy one!
One of the biggest advantages of this camera is the electronic viewfinder that automatically switches on when you put the camera up to your eye. The quality of the display is great and you are seeing - in advance - what the picture will be before you take it. In other words, if you make a change in aperture or shutter speed or ISO, the display in the viewfinder changes accordingly and lets you preview the results.
As you can probably tell by now, I love this camera and would not part with it. If you have any further questions, send me a PM and I will be glad to try and answer them.
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Feb 23, 2015 16:12:05 #
jaddottart wrote:
Thanks Shaun,appreciate it...can you attach an external flash to it.?
Supposedly the hotshoe has been redesigned and can accept other makes of external flashes besides the Sony branded flashes. I have not experimented with this yet as I seldom use flash. Maybe some other hoggers can help you with this. I do suggest you go to uTube and search under Sony a6000 as there are many, many videos about this great camera including some from pros who have switched from DSLRs.
Feb 23, 2015 16:30:07 #
I have it. I used it for two weeks in Galapagos with the 16-50 and 55-210 OSS lenses and I love it. Good quality pictures. I will post some once I go over few thousands pictures I have to process. It has some limitations that are livable with. I can expand if you wish.
I bought it while I was considering to upgrade my old Canon 7D to 7DII.
I decided mirorless is the way to go.
Can't beat the quality, weight and the price. weightwise, it is much easier to carry vs. my other cameras (Canons). I got the package with two lenses, SD card and camera bag for $849. Half the price of the 7DII body only. You can use others' lenses with an adapter so the choice of lenses is expandable. Also look at Tamron and/or Sigma who have lenses for the A6000.
My main complains about this camera is lack of touch screen and short battery life which I managed by buying two more batteries I keep handy when taking lots of pictures.
Look at Gary Fong's video at sonya6000.com. it's going to give you a better idea of the camera capabilities than I can do.
Good luck in your decision.
I bought it while I was considering to upgrade my old Canon 7D to 7DII.
I decided mirorless is the way to go.
Can't beat the quality, weight and the price. weightwise, it is much easier to carry vs. my other cameras (Canons). I got the package with two lenses, SD card and camera bag for $849. Half the price of the 7DII body only. You can use others' lenses with an adapter so the choice of lenses is expandable. Also look at Tamron and/or Sigma who have lenses for the A6000.
My main complains about this camera is lack of touch screen and short battery life which I managed by buying two more batteries I keep handy when taking lots of pictures.
Look at Gary Fong's video at sonya6000.com. it's going to give you a better idea of the camera capabilities than I can do.
Good luck in your decision.
Feb 23, 2015 16:45:40 #
a2000c
Loc: ND
jaddottart wrote:
Thanks Shaun,appreciate it...can you attach an external flash to it.?
Yes, have used it with a couple different flash brands. Used it with a trigger also.
Forgot to add....If you have the black body, they painted the hot shoe...You have to scrape some paint off inside the shoe to make a contact....puzzling.
Feb 23, 2015 17:03:22 #
a2000c wrote:
Yes, have used it with a couple different flash brands. Used it with a trigger also.
Forgot to add....If you have the black body, they painted the hot shoe...You have to scrape some paint off inside the shoe to make a contact....puzzling.
Forgot to add....If you have the black body, they painted the hot shoe...You have to scrape some paint off inside the shoe to make a contact....puzzling.
That explains the uTube video about how to fix the flash contacts that I just watched. It suggested a few strokes with fine sandpaper on the contact parts of the hot shoe.
Feb 23, 2015 17:35:58 #
WAL wrote:
I have the Sony A 6000. My enthusiasm disappeared quickly at the lack of any meaningful documentation. Any help on how to use the camera would be appreciated.
I have no doubt that any survey of customers for these cameras would find few ever use them to there potential.
I have no doubt that any survey of customers for these cameras would find few ever use them to there potential.
There is a decent Sony manual (it's referred to as the ILCE 6000)online at: http://esupport.sony.com/US/p/model-home.pl?mdl=ILCE6000&LOC=3%23/manualsTab
Furthermore, Gary Friedman has an excellent book on the camera.
And yes, I have the camera (which I love), with the kit lens ( which is just ok), and yes, the camera has so much capability that I doubt many folks use all it's potential.
Feb 24, 2015 00:02:21 #
WAL wrote:
I have the Sony A 6000. My enthusiasm disappeared quickly at the lack of any meaningful documentation. Any help on how to use the camera would be appreciated.
I have no doubt that any survey of customers for these cameras would find few ever use them to there potential.
I have no doubt that any survey of customers for these cameras would find few ever use them to there potential.
Reference http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-286671-1.html
Feb 24, 2015 01:18:55 #
josephnl wrote:
There is a decent Sony manual (it's referred to as the ILCE 6000)online at: http://esupport.sony.com/US/p/model-home.pl?mdl=ILCE6000&LOC=3%23/manualsTab
Furthermore, Gary Friedman has an excellent book on the camera.
And yes, I have the camera (which I love), with the kit lens ( which is just ok), and yes, the camera has so much capability that I doubt many folks use all it's potential.
Furthermore, Gary Friedman has an excellent book on the camera.
And yes, I have the camera (which I love), with the kit lens ( which is just ok), and yes, the camera has so much capability that I doubt many folks use all it's potential.
Yes, this is the 458 page manual. Also the 48 page manual too.
Feb 24, 2015 01:53:16 #
jaddottart wrote:
Hi everyone,
do any of you possess an A6000.If so do you love it or are you sorry you purchased it? I see them advertised body only...anywhere from 499. to 548. on sale.
Also do the old lens work,sony and konica minolta??
Thanks,Joe.
do any of you possess an A6000.If so do you love it or are you sorry you purchased it? I see them advertised body only...anywhere from 499. to 548. on sale.
Also do the old lens work,sony and konica minolta??
Thanks,Joe.
I have one. I have a love/hate relationship with it. It takes good photos, has some great features. BUT it uses a proprietary interface for flash and audio so that you must use Sony products. The Sony microphones that do work with it are crappy. External shockmounted shotgun microphones are really important when shooting video as that's the only way to get rid of the ambient noise.
It has convinced me though of the viability of the mirrorless cameras --maybe even eventual superiority. Just not one made by Sony.
I bought it to take on my trip to Europe this summer and I will do so. But will likely sell it when the trip is done.
Feb 24, 2015 03:14:51 #
Wendell
Loc: Bayside, California
Hi Wal,
There is lots of documentation out there as well as utube videos.The best documentation manuals I have found are those done by Gary Friedman. Go to Gary@Friedman Archives.com and download the manual. www.friedmanarchives.com
There is lots of documentation out there as well as utube videos.The best documentation manuals I have found are those done by Gary Friedman. Go to Gary@Friedman Archives.com and download the manual. www.friedmanarchives.com
Feb 24, 2015 04:14:13 #
AlohaBob
Loc: Los Angeles, CA
WAL wrote:
I have the Sony A 6000. My enthusiasm disappeared quickly at the lack of any meaningful documentation. Any help on how to use the camera would be appreciated.
I have no doubt that any survey of customers for these cameras would find few ever use them to there potential.
I have no doubt that any survey of customers for these cameras would find few ever use them to there potential.
Gary Friedman has truly excellent books on Sony Cameras. 600 pages or so of well explained and useful documentation. Worth far more than the price IMO. http://friedmanarchives.com/alpha6000/index.htm
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