A6000 vs. A7
Dec 3, 2015 11:41:22 #
cyclespeed wrote:
The two cameras on my shelf, Sony a6000 & Nikon 810.
Guess which one I used exclusively for the last 12 months with one exception to shoot a relatives wedding?
Yes, the easy to handle and far more mobile Sony a6000.
As important, the results were just as pleasing to my eyes as the ones shot with full DSLR cameras of my past.
Guess which one I used exclusively for the last 12 months with one exception to shoot a relatives wedding?
Yes, the easy to handle and far more mobile Sony a6000.
As important, the results were just as pleasing to my eyes as the ones shot with full DSLR cameras of my past.
Good to know that. I think even the A7 would be much lighter than the DSLR.
Dec 3, 2015 12:05:41 #
If you stick to the F4 zooms with the a7, you will remain light. Btw, any direction is a good direction with these 3 cameras.
Dec 3, 2015 12:13:32 #
tdekany wrote:
If you stick to the F4 zooms with the a7, you will remain light. Btw, any direction is a good direction with these 3 cameras.
Maybe if money were no object, I could one of each and then take out whichever one I felt like on any given day. LOL!!
:-D
Dec 3, 2015 12:36:19 #
Far North wrote:
Maybe if money were no object, I could one of each and then take out whichever one I felt like on any given day. LOL!!
:-D
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The f4s are not that pricy - in fact if you get the A7 with the kit lens, it is cheap. Especially if bought used.
Otherwise just get the a6000 with it's kit lenses. Quality costs.
Dec 3, 2015 12:42:19 #
tdekany wrote:
The f4s are not that pricy - in fact if you get the A7 with the kit lens, it is cheap. Especially if bought used.
Otherwise just get the a6000 with it's kit lenses. Quality costs.
Otherwise just get the a6000 with it's kit lenses. Quality costs.
Not too worried about the quality. I think both cameras are very high quality items. My question remains, is there really that much more of an advantage with the FF over the APS-C? If I could afford the D7200, I certainly could afford the A7, as the price of the bodies is close. It's the lenses that are so costly. Of course there are other, less expensive lenses that can be used with a lens adapter. More reading ahead.
Dec 3, 2015 12:47:42 #
To answer your question based on what you will be using it for? NO. You will be fine with APSC. Now are you not happy that the decision has been made for you?
PS: lenses will make the bigger differences so you should care about quality. And quality costs money.
PS: lenses will make the bigger differences so you should care about quality. And quality costs money.
Dec 3, 2015 13:19:32 #
tdekany wrote:
To answer your question based on what you will be using it for? NO. You will be fine with APSC. Now are you not happy that the decision has been made for you?
PS: lenses will make the bigger differences so you should care about quality. And quality costs money.
PS: lenses will make the bigger differences so you should care about quality. And quality costs money.
Oh yes, quality to be sure, is at the top of the list. I don't think that the A7 is of higher quality than the A6000, just a larger format sensor, is all. Whatever lenses I get will, for sure, be of good quality.
Dec 3, 2015 13:21:45 #
Far North wrote:
I don't think that the A7 is of higher quality than the A6000,
Pixel for pixel, it is better, but do you really need that? Like a single guy with a minivan.
Dec 3, 2015 13:29:08 #
tdekany wrote:
Pixel for pixel, it is better, but do you really need that? Like a single guy with a minivan.
I like that analysis.
Or taking an RV to the grocery store for a loaf of bread.
Dec 3, 2015 13:31:04 #
Far North wrote:
I like that analysis.
Or taking an RV to the grocery store for a loaf of bread.
Or taking an RV to the grocery store for a loaf of bread.
:thumbup:
Dec 3, 2015 13:35:57 #
So for me the basic consideration between FF and crop is this: FF has a bigger area which means that it collects light better and therefore better noise performance. But this is not a easy statement because different lenses, sensors and camera manufacturers are different. Takes a bit of research. Now a big difference the same lenses on the crop will have a 1.5 reach of the FF. 200 MM will behave like a 300mm on the crop. But do not forget this comes a cost as the crop cameras F stop will be at least 1 stop higher and the depth of field longer. Same lenses with same setting you get different depth of fields. So if need really tight depth of field or really low F stop for speed, the FF may serve you better.
Dec 3, 2015 13:36:25 #
I love taking my A6000 out in the field, most of the time. There are situations when I want my Canon 7DM2, however, because I don't have a lot of E mounts lenses.
Dec 3, 2015 13:42:57 #
gemlenz wrote:
I love taking my A6000 out in the field, most of the time. There are situations when I want my Canon 7DM2, however, because I don't have a lot of E mounts lenses.
My A6000 will be here this afternoon. I cannot wait to try it out. These, now older, bones just cannot take the weight of the DSLR. Took my D7100 to shoot my daughter running a marathon, but also had to chase my 3 yr old grandson. After three hours my back cramped up and I was bent to the left. Alarmed my wife to no end. So I do not walk around with the D7100 any more. So I am really anxious to try the A6000, small and light.
Dec 3, 2015 14:14:15 #
I posted the question about
Pictures...often and large
Low light venues.
Those two question, if answered yes are the only reason for Full Frame camera's
Those two answered yes OR a huge amount of surplus cash, allowing decisions based on arrogance, and conspicuous consumption.
I shot two Canon FF camera's for a couple of year, and neither one or two were reaons, but Arrogance and Conspicuous Consumption were high on the list.
Once I realized my true reasoning, I went mirrorless and happily ever after. Olympus and Fujifilm X trans
Pictures...often and large
Low light venues.
Those two question, if answered yes are the only reason for Full Frame camera's
Those two answered yes OR a huge amount of surplus cash, allowing decisions based on arrogance, and conspicuous consumption.
I shot two Canon FF camera's for a couple of year, and neither one or two were reaons, but Arrogance and Conspicuous Consumption were high on the list.
Once I realized my true reasoning, I went mirrorless and happily ever after. Olympus and Fujifilm X trans
Dec 3, 2015 14:23:06 #
Kuzano wrote:
I posted the question about br br Pictures...oft... (show quote)
Since I don't have large amounts of cash that would allow me to be arrogant or have conspicuous consumption, I have elected to remain within the bounds of reasonableness. I just want whatever it will take to allow me to get done what I want to do, and within reason. Which is why I do this research. Given the large numbers of A6000 owners who seem to be happy with their camera, I know I wouldn't go wrong there.
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