Sony Alpha a6000 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 16-50mm Lens (Graphite)
Sony hits the sweet spot
I've been shooting for 40+ years mostly 35mm, but also some large format. My last film rig was a Leica M system. I bought the A6000 with the Sony/Zeiss 16-70, and have just looked at some photos taken with that lens and also with my M 50 Summilux and 35 Summicron. My results have been fabulous. The Zeiss compares favorably with the M primes, and although I'll leave the Zeiss on most of the time, its nice to have the ability to use the M glass. Th... Show More
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New tricks for old dog
First, it may be a five star product, but I am still learning how to use. I am an apple user, but a slow learner with some technology. The camera is great in taking sharp pictures, quick focus and frame speed. Having a little trouble figuring out how to use the recommended software. The manual supplied with the camera was superficial. It mentioned all the buttons, menus, etc, but assumed I was at least an intermediate digital photographer. Bought... Show More
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Love the camera --- the s/w not so much
I love the size and the quality photos of this camera. Along these lines it was exactly what I was looking for. I would like to see a better lens selection, which seems to be one of the issues with Sony. The other issue is the software apps which are tedious and sometimes difficult to set up. For instance, in order to upgrade one app on the camera, I am being required to upgrade the firmware, but unfortunately it is not compatible with my latest ... Show More
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Excellent camera, auto setting does a great job
I am an amateur photographer and wanted a camera that I could easily use and grow into as I develop my skills. Out of the box the camera was easy to use, the intelligent auto mode is quite impressive. I currently shoot mostly family photos so I also purchased the sony 30 mm f1.8 prime lens. The kit lens works okay but for nice portraits I prefer the f1.8 lens. I really like the customization that is available with the camera and the autofocus doe... Show More
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A lot for a little
I am a life long Nikon user (almost three decades) and was looking for a small camera to carry with me all the time and It came down to the Nikon d5300 and the Sony a6000. Even though I would be able to use all my Nikon lens with the d5300 that camera felt like a brick and ergonomics matters when carrying and using a camera. The a6000 felt better in the hand and I could see myself carrying this thing with me all the time without much thought. The... Show More
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Versatile travel camera
I purchased this camera for international travel to have a lighter camera than my Canon 6D. I was pleased with the results from the smaller sensor. This camera has a lot of user functionality and I appreciated having the HDR capability built in. The resolution of the photos is adequate for the 8x10 calendars that I produce each year. Of course, the detail is not near as fine as a full frame sensor, but it is a good compromise if you are looking t... Show More
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Still Awesome after All These Years
I actually went backwards in this purchase. I bought the a6500 first. I love it! Its been a four-month love affair! I primarily use the a6500 for video shooting in my recording studio. I bought the a6000 to use as my B camera (Both are set to 24FPS. The a6500 shoots 4K and the a6000 1080P). So far, Im happy with the a6000. Honestly, Ive looked at video of both and both are great! I shoot some still too and believe the a6500 does a better job. I... Show More
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Just What I Needed Moving Up from PnS
Great camera with lots of options and settings. I've always stretched my phone cameras and Sony point-n-shoot to the max so it's great to have something that allows me so much more flexibility and room to grow without the bulk. It is bigger than a phone or PnS but still very manageable for hiking and carrying around. Still getting used to the PZ kit lens, I think if I would do it over I would spend a little extra and get a wide-angle prime but th... Show More
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fun fast camera
i wanted to try a mirrorless camera, and also wanted to invest in something less heavy than my canon 7d (which i love). i thought about getting something to replace my canon, but i find the sony a good addition rather than replacement. i've only scratched the surface on all the features, but from what i can tell, it's a decent camera worthy of my time and effort to learn how to properly use it. until then, i cannot really claim to know of the pos... Show More
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Very Impressive Camera Indeed
I am a Nikon convert, Was not an easy decision but no regrets at all. Started with the a7s for night shots and was so impressed with the a7s, that I decided to try the a6000 out as well for all my speed action shots. MAIN USE: speed/action shots. Hooked up to the 70-200 F/4 G lens it is much better than I expected it to be. 24 meg is perfect too. Focus speed is fantastic too. Pros: focus speed - weigh - quality Pros: People with big hands will fi... Show More
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Nice Camera
I bought this camera as a light weight alternative to my D800. It works well and is easy to carry around. It focuses fast and the photos have come out very well. I take most of my photos in RAW and on Manual and I'm pleased with the general outcome. The cons would be you'd better have a pocket full of batteries? Another thing to get used to is the short delay while the photo is written to the memory card. Also there is a lot of distortion with th... Show More
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Nice Camera
Overall I am impressed with this camera. The images appear to be excellent. The ease of use deends of your experience. I am used to a DSLR and this canera initally can be overwhelming with the complex of buttons and myriad settings. However after a couple of days use and several calls to Sony, I feel comfortable and enjoy this camera many attributes. In fact after using this camera, I picked up my DSLR and it felt something like a cement block in... Show More
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Oh man I love this camera!
This is one of those rare items that are a great value and that live up to the expectations. Great size, super-light and simply a great camera to shoot with. The 16-50mm lens is ok, not great, but ok. Using it with other Sony lenses opens up a wealth of possibilities though and the great auto focus is a plus. I also used with a 50mm nikon G lens (with a Fotodiox adapter) and the results are equally great by taking advantage of the focus peaking. ... Show More
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Not as good as most people say
I heard many reports about the fast AF system, and how this was replacing some pro's DSLR. So, since I shoot a lot of sports and this was inexpensive relative to a DSLR with similar characteristics, I decided to try it. There is no way a professional sports photog would use this. The AF system is no where near as fast as my Nikon. The 11 FPS is awesome but if the subject is running the AF system can't keep up - so the 11 FPS would be worthless. T... Show More
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Great Value!!!
you get a lot for what you pay here. First, 24M pix on a ASPC sensor is aswesom. Secondly the size of this camera is just a notch above the size of a point and shoot. Third, the tilt screen is an upgrade over my DSLR cameras (Nikon). Forth, I'm now wishing my other cameras had an EVF! You don't know what your missing until you get a camera with one. Fifth would be the speed. This camera shoots 11 frames per second. That phenomenal speed out of th... Show More
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Versatile all-rounder
With this price tag (body only) and a free accessory kit (extra battery + 32gb fast memory card) this was a no-brainer for a e-mount lens owner. Battle between m43 Olympus M10 mkII was short lived even thou a6000 is few years older. Best friends with Sony 50mm f/1.8 OSS (cheap and effective). Easy controls for manual shooting and the updated Smart Remote app allows you to leave the camera alone and control the aperture, shutter speed, ISO and exp... Show More
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One of the best cameras I've yet to use!
So far, this camera has turned into the best camera I've ever owned. I specifically wanted a mirrorless camera but a digital interface and the ability to switch up my lenses. My experience is amateur compared to actual photographers out there, but I am an artist and have the eye for details. I must have read over 100 reviews over the course of a 2 weeks while I researched for the right choice. What I found was exactly what I needed - sharp focus,... Show More
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I love this camera!
I'm definitely an amateur class photographer and I'm still learning how to use all the features this camera offers. Despite that, I can't believe how easy this camera is to use with it's auto modes - and I get amazing shots! Great resolution, crisp focus, and really good light balance. I plan to use this camera for the same purpose as my original (and very old) Sony DSC camera: vacation photos which include everything from museum exhibits to outd... Show More
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Perfect travel camera
As someone who travels nearly half he year, I needed a flexible, light weight camera that could still give me gallery-ready results. Increasingly my professional friends said that they found mirroless was giving them the same or better results than their traditional SLR,mouth were afraid to make the change or found that the investment they had in lenses was prohibiting the move. After years lugging my Nikon, I'm thrilled to say that going to this... Show More
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Sony a6000
This is my second Sony camera in the last 4 years. Bought the NEX-5N 4 years ago for a trip to Italy and the compact body and camera features captured great memories. Beat lugging around a large body/lens camera. Just bought the Sony a6000 so I could have a camera while visiting our daughter studying abroad this summer(she will take the NEX-5N). These cameras are compact, easy point and shoot and with a little practice they have great features th... Show More
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Excellent Travel Camera
Great camera so far. Transitioning from a heavy Canon 7D with lenses to the new light weight Sony A6000 and lenses. Such a difference in weight. Ideal for travel on planes and cruises. Pictures are very sharp. Have the kit lens, the 55-210 mm, and the Sony 35 mm 1.8. Purchased a 2nd battery as the camera eats the Sony battery included. Sony should have included a wall charger for the camera as it's awkward to plug into the wall with such a short ... Show More
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Will not buy this product again
I wasn't plan to write the review, but I saw most reviews from the web are good, but I find it differently, I brought the alpha 6000 in Dec. 2014. I can't return it...the battery is very bad..you shut it off, it still drain the battery, overnight it can drain 3-4% battery life.Even you turn on the airplane mode, battery still get drain too. On internet, I saw many people have same battery problem, I wish I know this early.I call customer service ... Show More
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Worth every penny.
I use the a6000 for nature shots, for portraits, sports photography and for vacations. It is well equipped for all. It is light weight, it is fast, and it is programmable (and has programmes). I love the camera, hands down. One negative thing about the camera: It will not take a fool days outing on one battery. But thats life. It will also - fairly easy - overheat. One negative thing - in connection to the camera and gear line: I bought a Zeis 16... Show More
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Meets/Exceeds All Expectations
I hate dragging my 7D and Canon gear on family outings and vacations. I experimented with a couple similarly priced m43 cameras. They always failed with action. I took the family to Disney and left the m43 at home and took the 7D because I didn't want to miss anything due to the camera. When the A6000 was announced, I had REALLY high hopes. Whether it is actually the world's fastest autofocus or not does not matter. This thing performs and does n... Show More
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