Ability of the Sony a6000
Oct 31, 2018 19:39:36 #
Nov 1, 2018 06:19:50 #
I’m not sure what your issue is. These photos look very sharp ( crisp ) on my monitor. I own an a6000 and Sony 18-200 OS that I use for travel when I will be doing allot of walking and don’t want to carry allot of gear. It is a very good combination capable of very sharp photos with the only problem being barrel distortion on the wide end. This can be fixed in post. I’m not sure why Gary Fong said not to use flexible or center as these two focus modes can put your focus exactly where you want it as opposed to letting the camera guess.
Nov 1, 2018 07:47:04 #
lowbone wrote:
I’m not sure what your issue is. These photos look... (show quote)
Those are not the OP’s images but another poster who is not having sharpness issues
Nov 1, 2018 08:03:38 #
I think those are my photos; at least the only photos I see on this thread are the ones I posted. If so, I am encouraged by the comments. Maybe I am being too critical of my camera/lens, knowing that there are so many more-$$ lenses and cameras available. I will experiment with flexible and center spot and also the automatic focus lock. All my photos have been done using the multi focus area option. I have been able to do fairly good macro work using the Sony macro filter on my 18 - 200mm lens. So, all-in-all, a minimal investment as far as cameras go ...
Nov 1, 2018 08:08:57 #
I think Gary Fong said that the multiple focus points are many and do a great job, so it is an easy setting to use for most shooting. I will listen to the teaching vid again to make sure I heard correctly. But I am eager to experiment with spot and center now that several have recommended these other options.
Nov 1, 2018 08:15:25 #
Good A6000 videos, free and not free.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYXwCGWb7Yg
https://www.garyfong.com/products/unleash-power-your-sony-a6000
Wi-Fi
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=how+to+transfer+photos+from+sony+a6000+to+smart+phone+or+computer+using+wifi&qpvt=how+to+transfer+photos+from+Sony+a6000+to+smart+phone+or+computer+suing+WIFI&FORM=VDRE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYXwCGWb7Yg
https://www.garyfong.com/products/unleash-power-your-sony-a6000
Wi-Fi
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=how+to+transfer+photos+from+sony+a6000+to+smart+phone+or+computer+using+wifi&qpvt=how+to+transfer+photos+from+Sony+a6000+to+smart+phone+or+computer+suing+WIFI&FORM=VDRE
Nov 1, 2018 08:36:45 #
Thank you. I have watched the vid from B & H, and I also purchased Gary Fong's "Unleashing the Power ..." I went from a point and shoot to the Sony a6000. I was totally lost, and Gary's course helped me immensely.
Nov 1, 2018 09:13:33 #
Nov 1, 2018 09:27:45 #
The images are good but I can't see problems because they are much smaller than 24MP. They are about 2.4MP. If you post the full 24MP images then we can possibly see if there is any problem.
Nov 1, 2018 09:28:45 #
I personally don't see any glaring sharpness deficiencies in any of your photos. I did not look at the exif data, just scrolled through the downloads, and I would be happy with any of them. I'm sure others will have a different opinion and offer suggestions on how to improve them further.
Nov 1, 2018 09:35:05 #
I have to step up my act. These images were, seriously, downloaded from my Fb page. I no longer have the originals. I need to transition into more responsible organization and storage. My guess is that the camera/lens that I have will, indeed, perform for me as well as I need. I just want to really master it, and know that I am getting everything out of it that is possible. Again, I am just coming off of "point-and-shoot" photography, pictures that I took now and then ... really had no interest in picture-taking until a year ago ...
Nov 1, 2018 09:41:27 #
You’re using a so-so lens, on an APS-C sensor, and taking long shots, so detail is not going to be there. Sharpness, however, is good for this camera-lens combo. Your photos are actually very good, color, comp, etc. keep up the good work, and, yes, get organized!
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Nov 1, 2018 09:45:46 #
I am working with my own self-imposed limitations ... I don't like changing lens ... I am too slow and too fumbly; I am small and don't want weight to carry. Is there a better single lens that I could be using?
Nov 1, 2018 09:56:14 #
Marlz wrote:
I am working with my own self-imposed limitations ... I don't like changing lens ... I am too slow and too fumbly; I am small and don't want weight to carry. Is there a better single lens that I could be using?
I failed to note that you posted low res photos which obviously lose detail. A better lens is heavier and more expensive and you probably would see little difference in the end. I use the 18-105G lens which is sharp and light. It’s worth the money-$600 new, $400 used at
Amazon. Not as much reach, but you can use digital zoom to get up to 420mm with less details (in 35mm equivalent over 600mm). The 24-70f4 Zeiss, a full frame lens, is also a very good lens for the Sony line at a reasonable cost.
Nov 1, 2018 10:00:53 #
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