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Sony a6000 advice/thoughts
Posted on 11/3/21 at 1:23 pm
Posted on 11/3/21 at 1:23 pm
Curious to get some thoughts from the photographers on the board on this camera. I am set to do some traveling in 22 and am looking to start using/getting familiar with a camera now so I can get some good travel photos. I was looking at some cameras to buy and was kind of leaning towards getting a Sony A73 but come to find out my wife has a Sony a6000 already that I didn't even know about.
So my question is, is the Sony a6000 a capable camera that isn't missing a bunch of newer features I will need? If I am starting from scratch on "photography" is this a camera that I should devote time to learning and also trust as my camera during my upcoming travel?
I will use it for general travel photography in cities, some video "blog" type videos, but also going to a national park or 2 so will do some landscape and wildlife photography as well.
I usually just use my iphone for photos, especially with the new 13 pro I have it takes some pretty great pictures so I don't really know anything about cameras or settings and shutter speeds and all of that.
So my question is, is the Sony a6000 a capable camera that isn't missing a bunch of newer features I will need? If I am starting from scratch on "photography" is this a camera that I should devote time to learning and also trust as my camera during my upcoming travel?
I will use it for general travel photography in cities, some video "blog" type videos, but also going to a national park or 2 so will do some landscape and wildlife photography as well.
I usually just use my iphone for photos, especially with the new 13 pro I have it takes some pretty great pictures so I don't really know anything about cameras or settings and shutter speeds and all of that.
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Posted on 11/3/21 at 1:54 pm to DukeSilver
The A6000 is excellent. Roll with it.
Posted on 11/3/21 at 3:48 pm to DukeSilver
It'll be great. It has more to do with the photographer and the subject anyways. I've been people take beautiful photos with a disposal.
Posted on 11/4/21 at 10:14 am to DukeSilver
I’ve got an a6000 and A73, both are excellent cameras. Really the biggest thing you get from the A73 is improved autofocus/eye tracking, more shots per second with a snappier interface, and being full frame allows you to shoot low light with less noise.
Depending on where you’re going, I’d stick with the a6000 and rent lenses based on what you’re planning on shooting - wildlife and landscapes are opposite ends of the focal length spectrum. 6000 is also smaller, full frame lenses will work but the balance on big glass will be off with the smaller body.
Depending on where you’re going, I’d stick with the a6000 and rent lenses based on what you’re planning on shooting - wildlife and landscapes are opposite ends of the focal length spectrum. 6000 is also smaller, full frame lenses will work but the balance on big glass will be off with the smaller body.
Posted on 11/4/21 at 10:50 am to weskarl
quote:You have any recommendations for lenses? If the a6000 is quality enough to commit to I'm not opposed to buying lenses once I've learned the ropes of the camera. I'm willing to pay for quality but also don't need the TOP end. Id rather stay in the somewhat economical range as long as I'm still getting quality, I'm not taking photos for national geographic or anything.
Depending on where you’re going, I’d stick with the a6000 and rent lenses based on what you’re planning on shooting - wildlife and landscapes are opposite ends of the focal length spectrum. 6000 is also smaller, full frame lenses will work but the balance on big glass will be off with the smaller body.
This post was edited on 11/4/21 at 10:54 am
Posted on 11/4/21 at 4:12 pm to DukeSilver
The sigma contemporary are a great value. I have the 30mm for my a6000. There's occasional times where I want something a bit wider, but it pairs well with the kit lens for that.
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Posted on 11/5/21 at 7:23 am to DukeSilver
I don't have specific recommendations as there is a bunch of stuff on the market now I haven't researched. I shoot prime, 28/55/85mm, and Sony has great glass. If you think you are going to upgrade to A7 line, I'd spring for the full frame lenses, buy once cry once.
One other great thing about mirrorless digital cameras vs DSLR (and SLR film) is that the sensor to lens distance is smaller, giving you the ability to use an adaptor to use vintage lenses that can give you cool effects, and I think helps you learn the ins and outs without shooting full auto all the time.
One other great thing about mirrorless digital cameras vs DSLR (and SLR film) is that the sensor to lens distance is smaller, giving you the ability to use an adaptor to use vintage lenses that can give you cool effects, and I think helps you learn the ins and outs without shooting full auto all the time.
Posted on 11/7/21 at 7:40 pm to DukeSilver
It's pretty long in tooth. If you're just looking for a stills camera, it'll work. For video, the rolling shutter is pretty bad.
Posted on 11/8/21 at 6:53 am to SneakyWaff1es
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It's pretty long in tooth
This is just stupid. The camera is just as good as it was when it was released, and it was outstanding at that time. Sure technology has gotten marginally better, but at some point, all these advancements don't really improve image quality to the average viewer/user.
Here are the DXO marks for the camera. A6000 It's got exceptional color range, 13 steps of dynamic range and good low light capability. What more does the average user need?
95% of people that buy cameras today use them to post images on the web or social media at no more than 1920x1080 resolution. The A6000 is MORE that adequate to do that.
Edit: FWIW, I was an early mirrorless adaptor. I had the original NEX-5 and still have a NEX-7. Both were game changing cameras that re-shaped the camera industry. I still have my Sony a900 and it takes just as good photographs today as it did 12 years ago when I bought it.
This post was edited on 11/8/21 at 6:56 am
Posted on 11/9/21 at 12:11 am to Lonnie Utah
quote:That's exactly who the newer Sony cameras help the most. The eye detect af and subject tracking in an a6400 is way ahead of an a6000. Someone that doesn't take a lot of pictures can worry about exposure and composition without really even thinking about focus with even the very next generation of that same camera. The sensor is the same so all things being equal, the images would be the same. But all things aren't equal since the newer Sony cameras af system is so much better. I guess if you're only taking pictures of sunsets and people standing still and saying cheese, maybe I can see your point.
all these advancements don't really improve image quality to the average viewer/user.
This post was edited on 11/9/21 at 12:16 am
Posted on 11/9/21 at 8:09 am to SneakyWaff1es
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I guess if you're only taking pictures of sunsets and people standing still and saying cheese, maybe I can see your point.
Sounds exactly like what the OP was going to take pictures of.
Additionally, if you understand depth of field, then spot on autofocus is not the issue folks proclaim it to be. It's marketing hype to sell new cameras. Let's be real for 1 second. In this day and age with high MP cameras, hyper accurate AF is only a must have for wildlife photographer and sport photographers who shoot long lenses, wide open in low light and crop their photos down for publication. This is particular true in APS-C sized sensors (or smaller) where the depth of field is greater at any given aperture simply based on the reduced size of the image sensor. Even shooting wide open, a 24MP image rescaled to 1920x1080 is going to hide slight autofocus misses. Sure you'll be able to see them if you zoom in, but that's not what we're talking about here.
Plug some numbers in to any hyperfocal/Depth of Field calculator if you don't believe me.
Depth of Field calculator
F/8 and be there.
This post was edited on 11/9/21 at 8:53 am
Posted on 11/9/21 at 8:40 am to DukeSilver
Think I'm going to buy the A7 III for myself for xmas
Posted on 11/9/21 at 8:54 am to Lonnie Utah
quote:He listed wildlife in his OP?
hyper accurate AF is only a must have for wildlife
Posted on 11/9/21 at 9:01 am to DukeSilver
Like others have said, if yo I already have the a6000, I’d stick with that until you get better acquainted with things. Lenses are what costs the most and you really get what you pay for with good lenses (and they hold their resale value tremendously well)
If you’re going to shoot video, I’d highly recommend only using the video on a tripod (or purchase a small gimbal like the Zhiyun Crane M2); any handheld footage is going to be very shaky and make you not want to use it.
If you’re going to shoot video, I’d highly recommend only using the video on a tripod (or purchase a small gimbal like the Zhiyun Crane M2); any handheld footage is going to be very shaky and make you not want to use it.
Posted on 11/9/21 at 9:34 am to Lonnie Utah
quote:I understand depth of field.
Plug some numbers in to any hyperfocal/Depth of Field calculator if you don't believe me.
Look. The guy is new to photography. I said the A6000 takes stills just fine. You can go back and read it if you want. You got all up in arms because I said the camera is old. Which it is. My 10 year old can pick up my R5 and take great pictures with it. He can't with my D7200. It's pretty simple. You can argue with me all you want to - I haven't even suggested that the A6000 won't take pictures just fine. It's just harder to get there. I'll exit and defer to your infinite wisdom.
Posted on 12/21/21 at 12:29 pm to SneakyWaff1es
Bumping this for a more specific question on wildlife photography.
Looks like I might be going on a hunting/picture safari in Africa in July of 22 so looking for opinions and suggestions on lenses to go with for this specific trip?
Looks like I might be going on a hunting/picture safari in Africa in July of 22 so looking for opinions and suggestions on lenses to go with for this specific trip?
Posted on 12/22/21 at 10:52 am to DukeSilver
Rent (or buy) a 70-400mm zoom for e-mount. That will give you 100-600mm equivalent on that camera. That should cover 95/99% of the shots.
This post was edited on 12/22/21 at 10:56 am
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