Sony Alpha a6600 Review
Mirrorless Digital Camera
- 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS Sensor
- XGA Tru-Finder 2.36m-Dot OLED EVF
- BIONZ X Image Processor
- 4D FOCUS with 425 Phase-Detect Points
- Up to 11-fps Shooting, ISO 100-32000
- 3.0" 921.6k-Dot 180° Tilting Touchscreen
- Headphone & Mic Ports, Wi-Fi & Bluetooth
- 5-Axis SteadyShot INSIDE Stabilization
- Real Time Eye AF for Stills and Video
- UHD 4K30p Video with HLG & S-Log3 Gammas
Introduction
In this article, we delve into a detailed analysis of 22,023 user reviews from various languages worldwide to examine the Sony Alpha a6600. This analysis is performed by the RR artificial intelligence and updated daily with newly submitted reviews. The RR AI utilizes a complex algorithm to first scrutinize user reviews for credibility, filtering out unreliable ones. It then proceeds to dissect and evaluate the valuable insights within these reviews, providing users with ratings regarding the features of this product. Based on these assessments, users can make informed decisions about whether this product is suitable for them or not.
Ratings Based on Features
These results are a summary of user reviews of the Sony Alpha a6600. For example, 88% of 3,192 users who have commented on the Picture quality of the Sony Alpha a6600 have given positive feedback.
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My favorite travel camera!
Sony Alpha a6600 Mirrorless Digital Camera Body with Accessories Kit
Reviewed by Nicholas on B&H Photo Video
I did about 5 months of research deciding on what to upgrade from my old a6000. It came down to 3 cameras, the a6600, the Fujifilm X-T3, and the Sony A7 mark III. After much research, hundreds of hours of youtube, rentals, borrowing lenses, etc, here are my reasons: SONY A7III: -In the end full frame was just too cumbersome. The weight didn't bother me at all, but the size did. I am a heavy, heavy traveler (a travel blogger). Let me tell you, I just finished a trip to 3 different continents (not including USA where I live) in the month of January. I couldn't imagine lugging around the A7III with the Tamron 28-75mm (what I would've bought) in my small/medium sized backpack; I wouldn't have room to fit anything else! In addition, the Tamron 28-75mm isn't wide enough on the 28mm end, therefore I would 1. Need to buy the Tamron 17-28mm in addition to, or 2. Need to buy the Sigma 24-70mm instead which is bigger and heavier than the Tamron 28-75mm! I've been to probably over 30 countries and i've learned over the years to travel light! It has made my trips so much more enjoyable. -So what about that awesome Bokeh and shallow depth of field everyone loves about Full Frame? For a travel photographer i've learned that too much bokeh is actually bad! Full frame is great for actual portraits, but realistically HORRIBLE for environmental portraits. When there is too much bokeh you don't see the surroundings therefore missing the point of that travel destination (not telling the story of the image). -Spend all the money to travel to Japan, but can't even see Mt Fuji in the background of the portrait because it is too blurred? Travel to Egypt, but can't tell that's a pyramid in the background because you're shooting at F1.4 in full frame? -I found that even on APS-C I prefer to shoot anywhere from F2.8 to F8 for environmental portraits. -Full frame lenses are $$$! -So full frame cameras was out of the question. APS-C for the win here (in my situation, yours could be quite different). FUJIFILM X-T3 (APS-C): At one point I pretty much settled on this camera. I played with this camera and the dials were just superb and it made shooting not just easy, but very fun (unlike that cheap plastic dial on the a6600). There is something very classic about all the dials on top that made this camera so fun to shoot with. I had used this (borrowed) camera with the Fuji 16-55mm F2.8 and it was sharp, color science was great, shoots at 4K/60, overall better APSC lens selection than sony APSC lenses, higher resolution, 2x SD card slot, higher FPS than Sony, AF-C custom settings, faster shutter speed (1/8000 compared to a6600's 1/4000), bigger AND better electronic viewfinder (EVF), and I can go on and on. So, there was only a few Fuji deal breakers that made me go with the Sony a6600... SONY A6600 (APS-C): In no particular order these are the reasons I ended up with the Sony a6600 in the end: 1. IBIS (in-body image stabilization). 1A. About 30-40% of my photos are at night or in dark places (cities, restaurants, lounges, etc.). When you travel blog you also blog food as well as it goes with the territory. And what are most restaurants like? DARK! IBIS in real life shooting helps me gain anywhere from 1 to sometimes 3 stops of extra light, that is huge. 1B. I shoot a ton of street photography at night, depending on the composition night time just sometimes looks better than day time. 1C. My favorite Sony (or third party) APS-C lenses do not have Image stabilization (Optical SteadyShot): Sony 16-55mm F/2.8 G, Sigma 16mm F/1.4, & Sigma 30mm F/1.4. Yes, full frame would have better low light capability but the trade off isn't worth the much higher cost nor the size for me. 2. Snappier, better autofocus than the X-T3, and eye-AF is just phenomenal. Ok, now you're wondering why an advance hobbyist photographer needs super, duper AF? You're right, I DON'T! But you know who does? The girlfriend who travels with me and knows nothing about cameras. If I want her to take awesome pictures of me I need easy AF to make her life easier so I don't spend wasted time explaining what buttons to push (a problem we ran into several times with the a6000). The AF is just better than the X-T3 for her, although I think both the a6600 and the X-T3 would suit me fine. 3. Smaller form factor. The X-T3 (now X-T4) is small enough, but the A6xxx series is just even a step smaller. The X-T4 is basically the size of the Sony A7 III. Again, weight is no problem for me, but fitting things in my small to medium backpack does (now a 15L backpack). Also, the small girlfriend can hold the camera better. 4. Some added pluses that weren't the deciding factor but nice to have: Bigger battery, better grip for my hands, flip up screen. In the end all 3 cameras are amazing and I consider myself lucky to have all these first world problems on which camera to choose from. There is no camera better than the other, but yet there is a camera that will fit your needs better than others. So, find your problems and SOLVE IT! My problems were: 1. Needed IBIS because of all the low light I shoot in. a6600 solved it. 2. Needed a light form factor because I am set on traveling light as a frequent flyer. a6600 solved it. 3. Needed amazing AF so the camera-incompetent GF can use it. a6600 solved it. Your situation could be 180 degrees different than mine! Hope this long book helped! lol. ... More
It's okay but far away from perfect
Sony Alpha a6600 Mirrorless Digital Camera Body with Accessories Kit
Reviewed by Alexander on B&H Photo Video
I have been using the a6000 from its day first as my second camera for FF a7R. Finally decided to upgrade a6000 going to more advanced compact APS-C camera. My initial impressions are pretty mixed since from one side it is a step up from a6000 and first of all because of IBIS and better auto-focus but from other side the camera is not such good as I've expected and in many aspects it looks like downgrade from a6500. So my current thoughts are: Pros: 1. IBIS; 2. Much better auto-focus including Animal Eye AF; 3. Better battery. Cons: 1. IBIS and Eye AF are not such effective as expected; 2. Panorama mode and pop-up Flash were removed from the camera ; 3. Noise level and picture quality are not much better than a6000 (it is not the final verdict yet, I still testing); 4. Still only one memory card (not big problem for myself but it is what it is); 5.* Last but not least, Sony calls it a Premium camera, however, such expected (for 2020) and necessary features like Pixel-Shift and Focus bracketing are still absent which significantly limits usability of the camera and especially in Macro Photography area. Years old a6000 had some sort of in-camera focus bracketing through additional PlayMemories app but in a6600 even such capability was removed. Yes, still it can be used together with rails in studio but in the field (primary area of use of any compact camera) such capability is lost.... My current conclusion is: Sony a6600 could suit as an upgrade for Sony a6000 (not going to other camera brand and continuing use existing lenses and workflow) but I cannot recommend it as a first Sony camera and, in my opinion in this case better to look for something else. ... More
A worthy Companion for my a9
Sony Alpha a6600 Mirrorless Digital Camera Body with Accessories Kit
Reviewed by bill on B&H Photo Video
THE GOOD I do nothing but wildlife photography in southern Florida wetlands. I need a camera that will accurately track birds in flight. Both the a6600 and my a9 have what is called, TRACKING EXPAND FLEXIBLE SPOT focusing. Once the bird is acquired and as long as you keep the bird in the viewfinder, the focusing system locks on to it like a flee on a junk yard dog. The A7rIV also has tracking expand flexible spot. It also has a crop sensor mode that allows for 26 meg coverage. I can get 24 megs out of the a6600 so I cannot justify spending the money for the A7rIV yet. I shoot the Sony 200-600 and so putting that lens on the a6600 I get a field of view of 300-900 mm. I can cover most birds with that range. I can put more EFFECTIVE MEGAPIXELS on the bird with the a6600 than I can with the a9 with the same lens from the same distance. The focusing system is not quite as fast as the a9 but it's close enough. THE BAD. I wish Sony made a vertical grip for this camera. The weight distribution when I have the 200-600 mounted is barely manageable. The balance would be a lot better if they made the grip for this camera. I am used to the a9 which has a vertical grip on so that it has the feel of my Nikon D850 with the Nikon 200-500 attached. But I will forgive Sony because the images produced by the a6600 with the 200-600 are outstanding. ... More
Future proof and a Great Deal!
Sony Alpha a6600 Mirrorless Digital Camera Body with Accessories Kit
Reviewed by Tanner on B&H Photo Video
I did a lot of research before I bought this camera in early 2020. I was just about to get the a6400 but the small battery and no in body imagine stabilization made it really hard to decide which lenses to get. A reliable YouTuber told me about the great education discount for this camera on B&H, so I bought it from B&H. Very satisfied with my purchase from B&H and I'll be checking here from now on before I buy camera equipment. I started a small business this past year and its been a great experience and learned a lot from it. Been struggling though as most often do. I use this camera to film interviews, photograph real estate, and communicate online using both video & photos. Because I got the discount here on B&H, I have been able to perform interviews without the stress of battery life. I was able to save $300 on lenses while getting better quality lenses because I got this camera from B&H (easier to find higher quality lenses without stabilization that cost less). Having this camera has also helped me keep an ongoing pipeline if clients through the corona virus outbreak. I am really grateful I was able to get such a deal. It's impacted my life significantly. This camera is very future proof and I'm very satisfied with my purchase after using it for a while. I won't be surprised if I am using this camera 10 years from now. If you are paying more than $1100 for this camera, I would seriously look at the a6400 though. Main benefits for the a6600 are the battery (lasts all day), IBIS, and it has a headphone jack (life saver for me). But if you need to work under a tight budget a6400 might be a better option. Most of the reviews online for a6600 don't like it just for the $1800 original cost, but it's a lot cheaper now. Get this camera or a6400 if you want great video & do photos too. Buy this one if the cost is doable, but a6400 if your wallet can't handle it. Might be able to justify the cost when taking lens cost. Sigma 30 & 16mm are perfect companions for it ... More
I bought it to do HDR work at night
Sony Alpha a6600 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 16-55mm f/2.8 Lens Kit
Reviewed by Roger on B&H Photo Video
I started doing HDR work at night with my iPhone 12Pro, then graduated to my Nikon Z7. Wanting something a little lighter, I purchased the Sony a6600 and I have to say, I've been really impressed with its performance. I already had an a6000, but found that for HDR work it left a little bit to be desired. For one thing, the a6600's self-timer works with HDR (the a6000's doesn't) and that is critical when working at night. I also appreciate the fact that, unlike the Z7's self-timer, it remains on even when the camera sleeps or when you turn the camera off entirely. I typically use the Sony f4 10-18mm and find my images to be impressively sharp with really dazzling color. The battery life of the a6600 is also terrific. The camera has 2 user settings and I have one of them set up for HDR and the other one set up at 10K ISO on aperture priority at f4 to help me compose on the viewing screen when I'm in really dark situations. Then I just switch back to the other setting when I'm ready to shoot. The HDR performance of this camera is truly amazing, better, actually, than my Z7. I also shoot a lot of street photography so the silent shutter will be a real plus, although I have yet to make any street photographs with it. It's supposed to have lightening-fact focusing, which is critical for street work where situations are so fluid and fast-moving. The a6000 was supposed to be fast-focusing, too, but it really wasn't and it missed a lot of shots. I'll be doing some street work soon, I hope, so I'll have to report back on how well it works for that. The menus are something of a mess, though, as you will see if you read any in-depth reviews. My overall impression of the camera, however, is extremely positive. A word about the attached HDR photograph: this shot almost looks like it was made in daylight, but to the naked eye this scene was SO dark that the path and the bridge in the background couldn't even be seen and the sky was pitch black! ... More
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A vloggers dream and b-roll camera beast!!
Sony Alpha a6600 Mirrorless Digital Camera Body with Accessories Kit
Reviewed by Joseph on B&H Photo Video
I'll try and keep this one short :) If you are a vlogger and simply wish to use it for family videos/vlogs... I'd recommend going for the a6100 instead. But, If you also do events, corporate interviews and or video shoots that last more than 4 hours, the a6600 is a MUST HAVE!! No record limit, Z battery, eye auto focus in video!!, Z battery, more customization in menus/buttons, and did I mention the Z battery!!?! I shoot photo and video on previously a7Rii bodies, now Riii bodies, and the Z battery alone, is a major reason to upgrade if you are still using any Sony camera with the W battery. I used to have to change out so often and carry at least x4 per camera on a shoot. Now, x1, maybe 2 are all you need per camera if doing a full days shoot. This a6600 body is an update to my 2014 a5100. I used the a5100 for vlogging, BTS shoots, and more recently for live streaming. The a 5100 was still a great camera especially for how old it is. I would never use it for pro shoots, I've tried and it did not match up well with the full frame Riii bodies at all. But now, this a6600 has amazing 4K, and far more advanced video features than the Riii's I use. And the crop frame in low light just about equals the full frame low light/noise out of my high 43MP Riii's. I do a lot of gimbal work and don't recommend the a6600 for fast moving shots due to its rolling shutter issues, but for locked off shots, I'm comfortable using this as an A cam for interviews with its crazy eye auto focus in video, and a B/C cam during weddings or events where you can leave it and not worry about the 30min record limits! This is such a fun camera to use and I couldn't be happier with the results I'm getting so far. Cheers and happy filming! ... More
Awesome update!
Sony Alpha a6600 Mirrorless Digital Camera Body with Accessories Kit
Reviewed by Daniel on B&H Photo Video
I have been using the A6300 since 2016. I finally decided to upgrade and this is plenty awesome. I know the sensor is the same but the battery, the grip, the flip up screen, the touch screen (I still forget about it) to track, and the just even the sound of the shutter is all worth it. It's hard to hold my A6300 without thinking it feels cheaper just because of the grip.
Nice Solid Camera
Sony Alpha a6600 Mirrorless Digital Camera Body with Accessories Kit
Reviewed by Tanya on B&H Photo Video
I bought this camera to replace my aging a6000. It is noticeably heavier and feels more solid - has a magnesium frame and weather-sealing. It focuses extremely fast and nails the eyes, even for little kids running around. I haven't tried it outdoors yet, but indoors the colors are pleasing and the camera is very responsive. A lot of people complain about Sony menus, but this is an improvement over the a6000. I guess I'm used to their menus, and you can customize the buttons to pull up whatever functions you need. I think it could use a front dial on the larger grip, which BTW is fantastic. Battery life is also outstanding. It was very expensive when first announced and I was considering an a6400 instead, but then B&H dropped the price $200 and I figured it would be worth taking a chance. I think this camera is appropriately priced at $1200 and wouldn't be surprised if Sony kept it at that price. Not a perfect camera, but very good for an amateur enthusiast like me. If you have an older a6000-series camera and like it, you will like this one. ... More
Awesome APS-C Camera
Sony Alpha a6600 Mirrorless Digital Camera Body with Accessories Kit
Reviewed by Scott on B&H Photo Video
I used the A6600 as a backup camera to my A9 while it was at the Sony repair facility and I was pleasantly surprised. It's small, with a nice sized grip and the big battery and intuitive to use. It has the best auto focus I've ever seen for this price range of camera. I mean it's really good! There were two things for me that kept it from being a five star camera. I found the command dial being on back of the camera and operated by my thumb a bit awkward. I would have preferred it to be on the front of the grip and operated by my index finger. That feels much more natural to me. The other thing was that at higher iso's, (above 3200) I thought it got a bit noisy in the image, but it wasn't anything that could not be corrected in post production. Overall, I think the Fuji XT-3 has slightly cleaner images, but the Fuji system won't match the auto focus of this camera. With the quick AF, and 10 frames a second, I could easily catch good wildlife photos with it. Uploaded are two photos taken with the 200-600mm G lens and 1.4TC. I was very satisfied with both images. ... More
Better than I expected
Sony Alpha a6600 Mirrorless Digital Camera Body with Accessories Kit
Reviewed by Omar on B&H Photo Video
I own the a73, R3, R4, and A9. This was my first Sony APSC camera. I bought it more for my wife so I don't have to share my cameras I use for work with her lol. But, to my surprise how quickly the a6600 became one of my favorite cameras. The colors and image quality is just as good as the Sony full frame cameras. Dynamic range and low light was way better than what I thought it was going to be (its comparable to the a7III). The AF speed is ridiculous and the fact it uses the Sony Z battery it such a plus. Battery life is amazing. But... My favorite thing is how light and small it is and that flip up screen. ... More
Awesome little camera - best autofocus out there
Sony Alpha a6600 Mirrorless Digital Camera Body with Accessories Kit
Reviewed by Frederick on B&H Photo Video
Bought this as an A-Cam to my RX10IV and II. I shoot mainly sports so the RX10's with their 24 - 600 & 200mm reach are more than enough. However, when I shoot the occasional wedding, real estate, or corporate video I wanted a camera where I could pop on a wide angle lens and get sharper image quality. This camera kills it, especially in 4k. Only downside is, if you're shooting 4k the rolling shutter is rough but I'll mainly be using it for stable shots anyway. Autofocus and lowlight performance is unreal. I spent years going back and forth between full-frame or aps-c and this thing can see in the dark, especially when paired with the sigma 16mm f/1.4. My gripes: 1) the grip is not nearly as comfortable as the RX10's. sounds like it's a big improvement compared to the other models, but compared to the other cameras I've used, it's the worst. 2) also grip related...there's no battery grip!! and it doesn't sound like there will be one. I would love to have one for improved ergonomics and to simply beef up my camera on a client shoot. oh well, there's always tradeoffs. 3) no dual card slots ... More
One of the best mirrorless cameras out there
Sony Alpha a6600 Mirrorless Digital Camera Body with Accessories Kit
Reviewed by Gary on B&H Photo Video
I have been using the Sony A6000 for the past 5 years. After seeing what Sony had to offer with the A6600 I decided to upgrade. The larger battery and grip is excellent. The battery easily lasts all day now. The in body stabilization was one of the key factors in selecting the A6600. I would say the menu system is a huge improvement. It's finally organized in a way that makes sense. Having a custom menu is also a nice touch. It's also much easier to removed the flash memory card, I always had issues with my A6000. The negatives, not too many. The battery is chipped and Sony will display a warning message every time you insert a generic battery in the A6600. They let you use it but it's still a nuisance. I also feel Sony should include an external charger. This camera is expensive and charging in the camera is for the low end market, there is no excuse here. I know it's a cheap upgrade to buy an aftermarket but shame on Sony. My only other issue is no internal flash, why they removed this is really odd. There is a really good Facebook page for Sony Mirrorless Cameras that I would like to recommend: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SonyAlphaPhotography/ ... More
Great / Not Perfect / Worth It
Sony Alpha a6600 Mirrorless Digital Camera Body with Accessories Kit
Reviewed by Andrew on B&H Photo Video
I've been using the a6600 for the past couple of weeks. Paired with a nifty fifty (clich? Yes, but it suites my needs). The sharpness is like a razor and easy to achieve with the af Sony put in. Face and eye af are snappy and I've found that under good lighting, the system never missed. I love almost everything about this camera but I do have a few gripes which I will list below: Gripes: - 8-bit color - No UHS-II slot - Tilt screen isn't friendly towards portrait mode That's about all I could think of. You may have expected the lack of a built in flash or no front dial to make it on the list, and they would have if I wrote this review the first time I handled it. In use though, it's not much of an issue. The flash is an easy fix, just buy a flash. That's it, problem solved. The built in flashes of the previous alpha models were unnecessary and I'm personally glad this one comes unequipped. As for the front dial, I quickly adjusted to the shortcut on the back dial, making adjustments without much thought. This camera is fantastic and well worth the price tag. ... More
Great cameras but hot shoe issues
Sony Alpha a6600 Mirrorless Digital Camera Body with Accessories Kit
Reviewed by Valente on B&H Photo Video
I guess I got a lemon. I totally love this camera but had hotshoe issues. My flash stopped firing after 6 months so I sent it in for repair under warranty. Was supposed to be 2 weeks and they couldn't get the part after waiting THREE MONTHS!! I called Sony and they sent me a replacement - they said new but I found out refurbished. The replacement also had a bad hot shoe. I tried 3 different flashes and none worked. They all worked on my Sony A7RIII. Now I have to send the replacement back for repair. It's been almost 4 months now and I have lost faith in Sony products...especially that finicky hot shoe with all those delicate wires. I may sell all my Sony stuff and go with either Nikon or Canon. So disgusted. ... More
Sony A6600
Sony Alpha a6600 Mirrorless Digital Camera Body with Accessories Kit
Reviewed by Eric on B&H Photo Video
This cam is significantly better than its predecessor! Articulating screen, no record limit, full LCD brightness regardless of what resolution you're shooting in, incredible battery life, and a better grip. Though I would have wished Sony would have upgraded the sensor, I'm still incredibly pleased with this Cam and its performance. If you're currently using the A6500, I suggest ordering this cam, and especially from B&H as I paid 0 tax. I don't know how they do it, but it's awesome. Not to mention they are an awesome retailer with great customer service. The cam cam in the mail, with some extra goodies, and was the cheapest price I found. ... More
A great upgrade from my a6300
Sony Alpha a6600 Mirrorless Digital Camera Body with Accessories Kit
Reviewed by Mike on B&H Photo Video
I've used the a6300 professionally for nearly three years (events, interviews, short docs) but there were a few limitations with using it professionally. - No headphone jack to monitor audio - Short battery time (30-50 minutes) - Max of 30 minute clip duration - Could potentially overheat - No stabilization The a6600 fixes every single one of these issues. The battery life is incredible and I've already used it multiple times to shoot 60 minute events with no issues of overheating. Already had aps-c lenses so I didn't want to buy a full frame. The a6600 is the perfect upgrade for me and now I can use the a6300 as a second camera. ... More
EXACTLY what I wanted
Sony Alpha a6600 Mirrorless Digital Camera Body with Accessories Kit
Reviewed by Jim on B&H Photo Video
They packed a lot of tech into this thing. I preferred this model to the rest of the APS-C a-line for the autofocus, battery life, weather-resistance, grip, and HLG color. Each of these features has proven as valuable as I'd hoped. Eye-AF is very responsive and the HLG color is dead flat (great for grading). The body is very small, but the grip is substantial and well-fit to my rather large paws. The materials are excellent. I'm pleased with the build quality throughout. Low light performance is strong for a crop sensor body and Lightroom CC's denoising performance is wild - ISO 10000 is no problem for casual use. This is a camera you can truly bring anywhere. It's small, tough, and capable of professional photos and video. It's in my EDC bag and quick on the draw. The best tool is the one you have on you, and the a6600 is a capable and versatile daily-carry camera. ... More
Extemely satisfied with this camera and the B&H experience
Sony Alpha a6600 Mirrorless Digital Camera Body with Accessories Kit
Reviewed by David on B&H Photo Video
Yeah the Sony menu system is not the most user-friendly... and yeah the IBIS is not terribly useful for video, but... Invest a few hours getting to know the capabilities of this camera and take a little time to setup your custom menu/functions/buttons, and you will find the a6600 to be one of THE most full-featured, capable cameras in this price-range. Add to that, that it is easily the most feature-packed camera in this form-factor and arguably the most advance auto-focus system available at ANY price point and this is about as close to a slam-dunk as you will find. I got mine as a kit with the 18-135mm f3.5 Sony lens - which is an extremely good and versatile lens for the money. Add something like a Sigma 16mm f/1.4 and you've already got a line-up that can handle nearly anything. Thanks B&H! Customer for life. ... More
Not a bad APS-C camera for Trips, Nature, or Home.
Sony Alpha a6600 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 18-135mm Lens
Reviewed by Hubert on B&H Photo Video
I purchased the Sony a6600 camera from B&H, but they didn't have the Tampon 18-300mm lens in stock, so I got it fro Amazon. Receiving the Sony a6600 well boxed from FedEx in 3 days I started to set up the operation program the way I wanted it, but it still took almost a week to get everything the way I wanted. With in 5 days of the order, I received the of the the Tampon 18-300 lens from Amazon and there was no special set-up for the lens, I took it out of the box and started taking pictures. The lens "test picture" I shot in JPEP was very sharp, but the color did shift a little. The Sony JPEG digital 2x picture was OK, but it is hard to hand hold the camera/lens at 900mm! The Pictures at the Park were shot in RAW, so the best magnification was 27 to 450mm and that was good for most pictures. The RAW pictures were the easiest to process, since once you had a baed setting you could duplicate the rest of the photos and just "Fine Tune" the rest of them. Over all I would say this is a great camera/lens combination for a trip, hiking, birds, nature, or anything around your home area, especially in a populated municipal area. ... More
Sony has their own cripple hammer, and have for years
Sony Alpha a6600 Mirrorless Digital Camera Body with Accessories Kit
Reviewed by James on B&H Photo Video
I have no doubt that for me, this is the best Sony crop sensor camera available. I'm a birder, and except for the A9, this body seems to be the best. But Sony decided, in their normal manner, to omit features for no apparent (to me) reason. The pop up flash is gone. I know, I know, real photographers don't use the pop up flash. Sweep panorama is gone. I know, I know, real photographers don't use sweep panorama...but I did. I've been aSony shooter since the beginning, and yet there is always that that little compromise, that niggle of disappointment with every Sony I buy. But still, for my primary use, birds, it's the best available right now. It does take great photos, but could be so much better. ... More
