A6000 vs. A7
Dec 3, 2015 15:15:04 #
Dec 3, 2015 15:19:23 #
Far North wrote:
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.
It sounds like you are working toward a decision. You have already had an A6000, I think, so you are familiar with it. I did some research on this camera, and I believe that the reason a lot of people do not like it and return it is because there are a lot of silly functions turn on out of the box. I have seen recommendations to turn a lot of this off and NOT shoot it as it is out of the box. I wonder how many A6000 were returned because people did not know how to use it or how to really modify settings. At any rate good luck with what ever you finally decide.
Dec 3, 2015 15:29:10 #
cyclespeed
Loc: Calgary, Alberta Canada
Watch Tony Northrop he does an excellent job of reviewing factory settings and what he recommends.
https://youtu.be/OQ1-lTg6AoQ
https://youtu.be/OQ1-lTg6AoQ
Dec 3, 2015 15:46:43 #
Gary Fong's you tube tutorial is also very good: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYXwCGWb7Yg, which has also been posted above but bares repeating.
Dec 3, 2015 21:15:55 #
Dec 3, 2015 22:16:05 #
Cykdelic wrote:
Buy the a6000.
What will the D7200 do that the A6000 won't?
Dec 3, 2015 22:32:05 #
Wingpilot wrote:
What will the D7200 do that the A6000 won't?
I don't know......I just know that the 6000 delivers big time in terms of IQ and speed and convenience and weight. I am to understand there are are lot of nice deals out there right now.
Dec 3, 2015 22:55:48 #
I have the a6000 and 4 lens. I then purchased A7ii and one lens..........cost 2K. i tried to put my emount lens on the 7a and the 24mp went to 9mp.
i sold the a7 and kept the a6000. i know I made the right call.
i sold the a7 and kept the a6000. i know I made the right call.
Dec 3, 2015 23:08:16 #
philo wrote:
I have the a6000 and 4 lens. I then purchased A7ii and one lens..........cost 2K. i tried to put my emount lens on the 7a and the 24mp went to 9mp.
i sold the a7 and kept the a6000. i know I made the right call.
i sold the a7 and kept the a6000. i know I made the right call.
Which 4 lenses do you have for the A6000?
Actually, what I should ask is, which of your lenses do find to be the most useful?
Dec 4, 2015 08:19:19 #
Wingpilot wrote:
Which 4 lenses do you have for the A6000?
Actually, what I should ask is, which of your lenses do find to be the most useful?
Actually, what I should ask is, which of your lenses do find to be the most useful?
I use the two kit lens the most. I also have a 50 prime and a fisheye.
I have printed the images up to 13x19 with no problems and no noise.
Dec 4, 2015 10:43:22 #
philo wrote:
I use the two kit lens the most. I also have a 50 prime and a fisheye.
I have printed the images up to 13x19 with no problems and no noise.
I have printed the images up to 13x19 with no problems and no noise.
Those look pretty good to me.
Dec 4, 2015 11:10:01 #
Wingpilot wrote:
What will the D7200 do that the A6000 won't?
I have the D7100 which is similar body style. What I like about the D7100 is the controls are on the body and it is very easy to set up for a shoot. The body feels very solid and battery life is very good. However, with my 18-200 mm lens on the camera it weighs about 4.5 lbs. It has weather sealing so I do not worry shooting in light rain. I mainly leave my DX 35mm 1.8 on the camera, very very sharp, and crop the pictures, which can be done in the camera. It is a good camera and the D7200 would be better. This camera feels very solid in my hands.
I did receive my A6000 last night. Took five hours to charge the battery. No wall charger with the camera so the battery must be charged through the camera ???? I have the Wasabe two battery kit on order on Amazon -- $28 and may order a second. The battery compartment feels flimsy and needs a gentle touch. Only one SD card slot and the card is hard to get out. No mic input if you want to shoot video with an external mic. But looking through the menu and some you tube guides, the A6000 has more features and can do more tricks than the D7100. If I should drop it, new body is only $400. The potential for this little camera is enormous. D7200 does not have the face tracking/recognition and eye focus of the Sony. Plus you can set multiple memory setups for different photo shoots. I did get the Friedman book that everyone recommends and second that recommendation: http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Guide-Sonys-A6000-Camera/dp/1312318791/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1449245339&sr=1-2&keywords=friedman+a6000.
Dec 4, 2015 11:13:01 #
philo wrote:
I use the two kit lens the most. I also have a 50 prime and a fisheye.
I have printed the images up to 13x19 with no problems and no noise.
I have printed the images up to 13x19 with no problems and no noise.
Very nice images
:thumbup:
What lenses were used to get those shots.
Dec 4, 2015 11:24:45 #
Drala2k wrote:
I have the D7100 which is similar body style. What... (show quote)
I understand what you're saying here. I used to have a D90, and the D7200 is set up similarly for the controls, so it's something that seems pretty familiar. But I also had an A6000, and as much as I'd love to have the D7200, for all the reasons you lay out, the A6000 keeps calling me pretty strongly. Too bad I won't be able to have both.
You need to be fairly careful with the battery compartment door. It's not very sturdy. I found that to get the SD card out of its slot, I would push down on it, then quickly pull my finger away and allow it to "pop" out. Had to be careful to catch it with my other hand, as it can fly quite a ways! As for charging the battery, it's a drag having to charge it in-camera, but you can get an external charge from Amazon, and it's not expensive.
Dec 4, 2015 11:29:31 #
sorry but since i was using two bodies on this trip to Turkey I'm not sure which was witch. both lens worked well.
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