Daveg434 Loc: San Jose California

Thinking of buying a Sony A600. Anyone using one.Any inputs.

altheman Loc: Christchurch, New Zealand

Just do it you wont have any regrets

Bogin Bob Loc: Tampa Bay, Florida

Perfect ... 3 weeks old and enjoy. Check Best Buy 'Open Box' options for 20-30% savings, but read rating of box to insure you get the 1 year warranty from Sony.

Reinaldokool Loc: San Rafael, CA

I had one, bought for my Mediterranean cruise. I sold it after the cruise.

When everything worked perfectly, I got good photos. The manual focus was excellent, but the autofocus after it found the focus often began to hunt. I like back-button focus and it didn't work too well. The camera is very handy with light weight. Good Sony lenses. I traded the 55-210 for an 18-200 because it was better as a "walk-around".

If video is important, the video is excellent. However, the built-in microphone is not and there is no way to use an external mic except through the multi-interface shoe. Same with automatic flash. The built in flash is great for fill flash. The Sony mics (No third party mics at present) that match this are not very good, but they are expensive.

After getting back and using my Nikon, I had become used to the slow autofocus and the hunting. I was shocked at how quickly my Nikon hit perfect focus.

Of the current crop of MLCE cameras, I think the a6000 is near the top. I liked the sensor and when things went right, I thought the quality of the images was excellent. The proprietary peculiarities of a Sony product will keep me from buying another one.

BHC Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA

I sent mine back. I'm too dumb for all those bells and whistles. Also could not get AF to work right and found viewfinder inadequate. Pictures were as good as most of my other digital images, but, for me, that's not saying much.

Jcmarino

I love mine. When I first got it though, I thought "Oh Boy". It is different to set up and learn. BUT... once that learning curve is over....WOW! I have had it for 6 months now and I find my full frame Nikon is taking a back seat, and I have shot Nikon for 40 years! I have the kit lens, a 55mm Zeis, 30mm macro and a 55-210mm. I have shot landscapes, portraits and weddings with this camera. The light weight, the screen, seeing what you get before you shoot, the low light, is incredible. The only con, for me, was the initial learning curve. Some say this camera is a little slow for sports photography but I dont shoot sports so I cant say for sure. Now Im looking at the 7RII for full frame.

muggins88 Loc: Inverness, Florida

I've had one for 3 months - love it. My Canon is taking a backseat to it. So much lighter in weight. If you purchase one, buy Gary Friedman's book. It is well worth the $$.

suntouched Loc: Sierra Vista AZ

I have an a6000 and love it. I have had it for almost a year with no problems at all. Fast and accurate focus. I usually use single point focus but the wide zone, continuous focus works well too for action. Excellent image quality. Ergonomic for my hands and the little half jacket available makes it especially comfortable. Love the EVF and all that entails.

Big learning curve though. Lots of settings different from DSLR. Don't get locked into doing it the same way you always did. Lots of U-tube videos to help as the "manual" is very inadequate.

Oh and I should add- my back and shoulders thank me.
Couple of things to think about up front- camera is not weather resistant so I don't take it to the beach, camera is not image stabilized although many lenses for it are. Durability- not sure about that for the long haul but absolutely no issues now. No long lenses for it.

The Sigma Art lenses work really well with it (19, 30, 60 mm) and are inexpensive (199.00 each), small in size and light in weight. Works really great with vintage lenses/adapter which can be had for nearly nothing ( 20-50.00). Focus is manual on those lenses but the focus assist makes that easy.

I had a Nikon D 610 and I found I was no longer using it so off to the auction block it went- no regrets.

Oh and I should add- my back and shoulders thank me.

Jcmarino

Hummmm I have the 610 too and have been thinking the same thing.

sirlensalot Loc: Arizona

Have owned one for 7 months. In my opinion, it is the greatest camera value out there. The AF is lightning fast and lives up to the hype. Tracking is superb. This camera does anything a dslr can do and more. I bought it for travel and family shots. Found it was similar to driving a race car not firing on all cylinders. Added a Sony 50/1.8 stabilized lens, changed some of the menu and custom settings which are extensive, and started using it for sports under low to mediocre lighting. The thing is a beast at 11 fps. Added a Fotodiox adapter ($100) and can use any/all of my Canon EF lenses. Use of the adapter does slow AF a tad, so be aware. I use bbf, and find it my best choice for sports, and overall use. For family and travel I am content using the 16-50 kit lens. Fits easily into a large pocket. Using the option for focus peaking with focus assist makes manual focus fun. Overall, battery life on mirrorless cameras is reported to be shorter, but have yet to wear down a stock battery. Camera manual sucks. You can use the Gary Fong YouTube tutorials that describe much, but the Friedman book is definitely worth it.

Daveg434 Loc: San Jose California

Thanks for your input. It has helped in my decision.

P7049 Loc: Madison, WI

I have heard that mirrorless cameras are not as good as Nikon. Shooting through a filter must be an inferior experience. Makes sense.

sirlensalot Loc: Arizona

Funny, I heard that also, but found the opposite to be true. I am assuming that because DSLR's are so long-in-the-tooth, there are more of them without anti-aliasing filters. The Sony a7r MILC as an example lacks a filter as well. Love it when the pot gets stirred! lol

JimH123 Loc: Morgan Hill, CA

I have one and love it. No problems what-so-ever. Focus is right on and fast.

But I am watching for the upcoming A7000 anouncement (if that is what they are going to call it). Rumors are flying like crazy on this one.

Supposedly will have a sensor that can record 15.5 stops for one shot HDR. And if it has the 5 axis image stabilization, then I'm sold because then it can use just about any lens and still have stabilization.

There is rumor also that a Chinese company is succeeding in the creation of an adapter to do auto-focus using Nikon lenses.

Bonkles Loc: St Albans, UK

I have quickly scanned the comments to your request so far. I have owned this camera since release, it is one of the easiest camera's to use I have ever owned with a little adjustment from Nikon. Starting initially in Intelligent Auto mode to obtain the feel of the camera, the features are easy to find by simply going back and fourth through the menu as you would in word. The first contributor said just buy it, my sentiments exactly.

Happy shooting.