Am I making the right decision...Sony a6000; not Nikon D7100... for Ireland.
Mar 25, 2016 13:02:58 #
I've been going to Ireland every year for thirty years with a variety of cameras - mostly good P&S's / Bridge cameras - in the 28mm - 200mm range(35 equiv). I have never needed longer, but always wanted wider. I've never used your Nikon, but I brought my new A6000 on my last trip along with the 16-50 kit, 55-210, 35 1.8 and 50 1.8. I don't think I used the 55-210 at all. Hopefully I will have the 18-105 F/4 for my next trip and just bring that and my new Rokinon 12mm f2. (fab lens)
I'd bet that your 10-18 will hardly leave your camera. Not sure why you expect to need a speedlight with the A6000.
A couple of other tips.
1. Don't leave gear in your car. Ireland is friendly and very safe, but it has its fair share of petty thieves - usually kids.
2. Expect a lot of cloudy and overcast skies. Bring a grad ND filter or download the Sky HD App to your a6000. (I have it but haven't tried it yet)
3. Rain protection for your gear.
Attaching a couple of random pics. Please post yours when you get back. Enjoy your trip.
I'd bet that your 10-18 will hardly leave your camera. Not sure why you expect to need a speedlight with the A6000.
A couple of other tips.
1. Don't leave gear in your car. Ireland is friendly and very safe, but it has its fair share of petty thieves - usually kids.
2. Expect a lot of cloudy and overcast skies. Bring a grad ND filter or download the Sky HD App to your a6000. (I have it but haven't tried it yet)
3. Rain protection for your gear.
Attaching a couple of random pics. Please post yours when you get back. Enjoy your trip.
Mar 25, 2016 13:59:03 #
Cdouthitt wrote:
If they were...do you think they'd be asking the same question...probably not.
The number of speedlights piqued my curiosity.
Mar 25, 2016 14:08:17 #
carl hervol
Loc: jacksonville florida
When your not using the camera put it in a small backpack its like not having it with you that's what i do .
Mar 25, 2016 14:49:25 #
I would recommend the D5000 with the 18-300 mm.
Plus chargers, batteries and extra SD cards.
The D7100 + lenses is very heavy during a long day grandma.
Plus chargers, batteries and extra SD cards.
The D7100 + lenses is very heavy during a long day grandma.
Mar 25, 2016 16:13:53 #
Mar 25, 2016 17:17:15 #
GrandmaG wrote:
I really want to take the Nikon with the 18-140 le... (show quote)
I purchased an a6000 in 2014 and practiced with it for my trip to the Mediterranean last May. I took the Sony 18-200mm. (I also took a Rokinon fisheye.) I left my Nikon D7100 at home.
That was a great decision. I returned with hundreds of good images, easily as good as I would have gotten with my Nikons.
My copy of the Sony had two problems: There was a lot of focus hunting. Eventually it found the focus but it often took a couple extra seconds, which my Nikon never did. Secondly, I wanted to be able to shoot video. The mics have to use the MIS. That meant I couldn't take my Rode. I bought the accessory Sony mic, but it was pretty bad. (Never use in camera mics for the audio in videos. They always pick up too much camera and ambient noise.)
I sold that Sony right after I got back, but recently borrowed one from a friend. It did not have the focus hunting problem. (The mic problem is not fixable.) Apparently there has been a firmware upgrade in production. Because of that I bought another Sony a6000 and just today ordered an a6300. (Which fixes both problems.) So I will have both cameras able to use the same lenses.
My only criticism is that I would feel more secure with a second sdcard slot for keeping a backup.
After 40 years of Nikon, and several years of disdain for Sony, I can recommend the Sony cameras for a trip such as yours.
In fact I've now used the a6000 for my trip to Death Valley and for two model shoots.
Mar 27, 2016 01:46:57 #
picturesofdogs wrote:
Take the Sony and the 18-105 and 35. If you really want longer reach get the 55-210. Extra batteries and a charger. Leave all that other stuff at home.
That's just it...I don't KNOW if I'll need longer reach. I'm packing carry-on only and a small camera bag. If it doesn't fit, it's not going!
Mar 27, 2016 02:00:48 #
Reinaldokool wrote:
I purchased an a6000 in 2014 and practiced with it... (show quote)
This is a very reassuring answer. I took both cameras to Florida so that that I could test and compare them. The Sony is lightweight for all day and took some awesome pictures. My Sony has no trouble finding focus so you must have gotten a bad one.
I also rarely shoot video so the mic problem doesn't concern me. I'm glad to see that the a6300 solves that problem, if I ever decide that I want to shoot video. That model wasn't available when I purchased my Sony but I did consider the a7RII; decided against it because of the price.
I did buy the adaptor for the Nikon lenses and hated it, so I returned it. Getting too long of a lens on the Sony defeats the purpose of having a smaller lightweight camera. I will miss the 2nd card slot that the Nikon has though, and maybe some of my better lenses.
Mar 27, 2016 02:05:33 #
bebo1998 wrote:
The number of speedlights piqued my curiosity.
I use the speed lights and umbrellas with the Nikon when I take portraits (but not professionally). I'm always learning.
Mar 27, 2016 02:14:31 #
repleo wrote:
I've been going to Ireland every year for thirty y... (show quote)
Thank you for the great advice and for sharing the beautiful pics. Looks like these were taken in the Spring. I tried a blue tinged filter but was not too crazy about it. I'll have to search my filters to see if I have a grad ND that will fit the Sony lenses. I thought I might need a flash indoors. The flash is quite small, but better than the built-in flash.
I'll have to re-think which gear to bring so I can fit it in a smaller bag that I can carry with me at all times...or, I could use the back pack instead of the purse/camera bag.
Mar 27, 2016 02:20:52 #
Cdouthitt wrote:
You'll be just fine with the Sony, as long as you're comfortable with where all the settings are at...and as long as you have the lenses you want to use.
Not sure why there is a lot of indecision in people that shoot with multiple systems...pick the right tool for the job in this case your choice is between a black handled hammer and a red handled hammer both of the same weight...who gives a sh*t as long as you hit the head on the nail.
Now go out there and have fun.
Not sure why there is a lot of indecision in people that shoot with multiple systems...pick the right tool for the job in this case your choice is between a black handled hammer and a red handled hammer both of the same weight...who gives a sh*t as long as you hit the head on the nail.
Now go out there and have fun.
Yes, I was less indecisive when I had one system; then I only had to pick the lens. My two hammers don't weight the same and I think the lighter hammer takes exceptional pictures. Oh, it sounds like I answered my own question.
Mar 27, 2016 02:33:22 #
RKL349 wrote:
If you really want to take the Nikon, take it. Las... (show quote)
Thank you for this viewpoint. I ditched the Nikon camera strap immediately and replaced it with the OP-Tech strap but I never really liked it...passed it on to my husband and he didn't like it either. I have a JOBY strap on the Nikon now and it is quite nice. I have a LowePro sling bag for the Nikon but wish I had gotten another Tamrac like the D5000 uses.
I'm looking forward to the trip and once I make the final decisions, I'll be able to enjoy it!
Mar 27, 2016 02:34:41 #
Toment wrote:
In u need reach, use HIS camera!
The a6000 is fabulous!
The a6000 is fabulous!
I thought about that!
Mar 27, 2016 02:35:49 #
Cykdelic wrote:
In Ireland you will be taking pics of scenery, people, and buildings........for the most part you won't need really big glass. No need at all for the 300.
Good to know!!! Thank you!
Mar 27, 2016 02:41:51 #
BobbyT wrote:
I would recommend the D5000 with the 18-300 mm.
Plus chargers, batteries and extra SD cards.
The D7100 + lenses is very heavy during a long day grandma.
Plus chargers, batteries and extra SD cards.
The D7100 + lenses is very heavy during a long day grandma.
That's what i thought, too. Hubby might bring his D5000 with the 18-300 lens. Personally though, I think I'll get better results with the Sony and wide angle lens and the 18-105/f4
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