sirlensalot Loc: Arizona

After looking at above shots,must opine that your kit lens is performing well. Nicely done.

cucharared Loc: Texas, Colorado

These look great.

I reset the camera and upgraded the firmware from 1.0 to 1.2 and that seems to have helped. Or, maybe I'm beginning to see that I can't treat it like a P&S (on full auto I should be able to though I'd think). In the last couple of days I've shot over 300 pics, mostly trying to get BIF. Haven't had a decent day yet since the rains have turned into monsoon around here at times so I don't know how it'll work in good light. But, I did get some better shots yesterday. Certainly nothing worth sharing but every now and then I see some potential. My problem may all be me. I hope so.

ron

ozdude Loc: Brisbane Australia

Keep at it Ron. It is a great bit of equipment with a learning curve. :thumbup:

cucharared Loc: Texas, Colorado

Thanks my man. Would love to visit down there - beginning to turn cold yet?

ron

ozdude Loc: Brisbane Australia

Yes mate getting cooler but I live in the sunshine state so not so bad here. :D

cucharared Loc: Texas, Colorado

So, just an update on my particular setup. I did receive an RMA from B&H to return the camera and lenses. BUT, at the last moment I decided it wasn't the equipment but was me, so I did not return anything. Really appreciated B&H's policy and attitude though.

I've quit trying BIF at the moment. That automatically gave me a much higher percentage of decent shots. And, I think I'm beginning to learn this little camera. I love it! I have since added a couple of lenses I got off eBay ($20 for a Sears/Pentax 135mm Macro in mint condition plus another $9 for adapter, and a 50mm Pentax prime for $26 and I got a second adapter to keep the changes down). Also have a Sigma 70-300 APO lens coming ($75), along with a LA-EA2 Sony adapter ($161). I'm looking forward to having some fun shooting little critters in Colorado in the next few weeks.

Here's a few pics to update. In looking through my stuff so far I see that I need to learn what this little camera needs in the way of proper exposure. I get a lot of shots that are over exposed. I'll learn.

ron

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Math78 Loc: Scottsdale, AZ

I'm glad you kept your a6000. It looks like you are getting some great shots with it. Don't you just love eBay for great lens bargins? I posted a photo taken with a 400mm lens from eBay under this topic - tack sharp lens for $20.
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-318376-1.html

markbusinsky

My "main" camera is a Nikon d810, but i find myself and my wife picking up the a6000 more and more. I know people don't like the the kit lens 16-50, but i love the size and range it gives. My D810 is the best camera I have ever owned, but i now use the a6000 more for travel and street photo. I have the 50mm 1.8 lens, super sharp, but big. I have the 55-210, great lens for the price. I've spent less then $2000 for this setup and use it more they my D810 and $15,000 in lens investment. The a6000 small, fun and produces great pictures, maybe not the photographs that the D810 produces, but great for captureing memories of a vacation or day trips. The best camera is the one you have with you.

JimH123 Loc: Morgan Hill, CA

Glad you are getting better images now. I have the A6000 and just love it. I bought a used 18-200 sel18200 and it is performing very well. And I have a manual focus Minolta MC Mount 50mm f1.4 Rokkor that is such a great lens. Also have the Sony 35mm F1.8 and it works great. And I find the lens stabilization with this camera seems better than the body stabilization in my Sony Alpha bodies.

cucharared Loc: Texas, Colorado

I've got a bunch more shots that I'll be posting once I get back to a faster wifi.

JimH123 Loc: Morgan Hill, CA

Outstanding. You're doing it now. These are great!

josephnl Loc: Irvine,, CA

Agree with everything you say. The a6000 is a helluva camera, especially for the price. I just bought the Sony/Zeiss 16-70mm lens, and this combo rocks!! For my amateur needs, this is pretty much all I want (although the lens did break my budget)!

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BIG ROB Loc: Princeton, NJ 08540

Ron, based upon what you state, it seems that you must have a defective 16-50 lens.

BIG ROB Loc: Princeton, NJ 08540

Ron, I'm glad that you've solved your problem and that you're now enjoying your great new camera!

BIG ROB Loc: Princeton, NJ 08540

What is the best lens adapter to use with the A6000 and with both Canon EF and EF-S Lenses? And where can you buy them?