SonyA6000.com --- Extensive Highly Detailed Review of the Sony a6000

[@iBertz]

I used to be a canon guy, until I bought me a Sony NEX5r camera and man I became a Sony fan so fast! I even bought the canon 70D to see if I could replace my 5r and nope, 5r was still too good. Now I want this a6000! the only thing I dont like is the non touch screen =[. I still might get it later this month

[@castieldiallo2945]

***** mr. fong, this camera looks tempting. can you choose the focus point on the screen? in addition, how well does it work with nikon lenses?

[@ainzooalgown7589]

I sold my 1dmk4, 5dmk3 and 7d and switch to a7r and a6000 a few months ago and im happy I switched the weight saving alone is insane

[@pngoog]

Gary, I bought the A6000 and took it on a whirlwind tour of Italy. I took great photos of the Pope, Leaning Tower of Pisa, St Mark's Square in Venice and vineyards and cathedrals and castles in Tuscany. I LOVE this camera. I brought home the images I wanted to bring home BUT I didn't have the benefit of watching your video where you described Eye AF. Out of 50 frames of Pope Francis driving by, I got 4 nice hits from 20' away using High Speed Drive. I'm sharing this because I shot in Auto mode 80% of the time to ensure that I didn't miss something and that was a good strategy. I'll add that although I bought 3 batteries and 2 64GB cards, shooting in 16:9 20MP Fine JPG Airplane mode, I used about 1.5 batteries over a 12 hour period. I really didn't need the third battery or the second 64GB card but they were good insurance. I brought a MacBook Air 11", card reader and a USB 3.0 500GB drive for nightly backups and with the addition of the 55-200 lens with my 17-55 kit lens, I was good to go. Really, most of my work was done with the kit lens. I added a soft cover to my PacSafe Single Point Strap and I was good for the day. Again, mastering the auto focus would have made my trip perfect but even with 12 days of shooting, I brought home 3000 images and an hour of video clips. The workflow compared to DVC is light speed. I left my Sony HV30 at home and didn't miss it. Thanks for the great video. If you can point me toward a really in depth Focusing demo, that would be perfect.

[@miketordillos7283]

You make the best and simplest video to follow. My A6000 I was so lost. Never found the full function until you released it for me.

[@SeanKingPJ]

I am a freelance photojournalist and I mainly shoot sports. I recently purchased the A6000 and while I am still learning the ropes on how to use the darn thing I am impressed with the picture quality.

[@elr2141979]

Hey Gary you should become a Sony ambassador. You know their products very well and you really good with them.

[@elr2141979]

***** well I mean to help them develop their products and make them better. I know you already have your company that you're working on your products.

[@007MayaMia]

Thank you so much for the review. your daughter is so adorable God bless her. Question : Do i need a lens adaptor to use the Zeiss Touit 32 mm f/1.8 lens on this camera?Thank you in advance.

[@pafmobile]

No, you don,t Maya.

[@ksneoh3572]

HI Gary, Always enjoy viewing your videos. Since you are very familiar with the A6000, may I ask you this question : What kind of adaptor can I use to fit A-mount lenses to it ? Will I still be able to do auto-focus ? Will the auto exposure metering functions still be maintained ? Or, everything has to be done Manual ? Thank you

[@ukuleslie4913]

Great info...thanks! I’m completely new to photography and after a bit of research I bought the a6000 and Samyang 12mm lens to supplement my watercolor painting efforts. What I’m surprised about is how often I read comments about getting poor results. I’ve been studying via great videos like this and putting in lots of practice time and I’m definitely seeing an improvement in my shots. Maybe it’s because I’m coming from a painting background but I’d say that if you’re unhappy with something...anything in fact...that so many people get good results from then maybe you’d better put in a little more time on your learning curve. Anyway, thanks again to Gary for supplying another great professional video that really encourages beginners like me :)

[@GaryfongInc]

Totally agree! All art takes practice to hone your skills and achieve the results you intend. Thanks for the spirited comment!

[@charcallicoat8927]

Hi Gary. Thank you for the review. Is this camera too much camera for someone who knows relatively little about photography? I'm trying to keep my options open yet not break the bank. I need something that has a relatively easy learning curve. Thank you for your reply..

[@artmaltman]

Gary I'm currently using Canon Rebel XTi with canon 50mm f1.8. Good basic stuff, nice portraits. I often don't have the camera with me because of the bulk. AND I don't think I'm getting the eye popping sharpness of the best modern lenses (e.g Sony 55mm) or as good low light performance as a modern camera. Do you happen to have familiarity with my rig? Will I see an night and day difference in performance going with a6000 plus the Sony E series 55mm? Most important: are there any functions MISSING on the a6000? For example, can I set white balance? Can I set different tonal like Canon "custom profiles"? Can I shoot raw + L? Can I chose a spot focus? What does one GIVE up in an a6000 compared to a consumer APC-S camera like a modern Canon Rebel T5i? Thank you! Art

[@nikargiropoulos9433]

Hi Gary - I really enjoyed this review. I was on the verge of moving up from a compact (Canon S100) to a DSLR ($800 budget). After watching this I am extremely tempted by the A6000 over my initial plan to get a Canon Rebel DSLR (100D or 1200D) or Nikon D3300. If you had the choice would you go with the A6000 over one of the entry level Rebels? Thanks!

[@gemlenz]

Thx Gary.. Just started using this body today. The sharpness of the pictures is awesome and the focus is very fast. I'm a Canon user and trying out mirrorless. This technology can only get better. Back to my menus now...lol...

[@DellSchanze]

Hey does the 12fps include continual focus between each and every one of those 12 shots? How fast is it really if it focuses each shot? The D4S will auto focus for each of the 11 shots per second so I'm curious if the a6000 is doing the same thing or even better.

[@rcireland]

Gary you sold me on the a6000. Would I be better off buying the body and a E 50mm F1.8 OSS E-mount Prime Lens rather than the kit lens as my first lens for general work?

[@ckcmphotography1420]

Thank you, Gary! I love all your videos. I am really keen to purchase this A6000. My question is, will I be able to use my Nikon D7100 DX lenses with this A6000? What do you think about skipping A6000 and save up for A7 II? Just seeking your opinion :D. Thank you again!

[@RahimandKazumi83]

great review, anyway by using adapter for canon or nikon lenses does it affect the AF performance? or AF tracking?

[@raturishikha]

Nice review, thank you! I just bought this camera as my first camera. Which lens do you think will be a good one with this camera?

[@michaelparry1383]

This is amazing. The SONY A6000 camera is amazing. Gary, your presentation is so informative and interesting. I do have a question on the use of lenses of other manufactures on this camera. You mention that the adapters will accommodate the canon type series AF lenses. Will this SONY A6000 work with the Sigma and Promaster lenses that work with my Canon EOS Rebel S 35mm camera? I know the A6000 does not have a full frame sensor and that the area captured will only be a percentage of the full frame. Will the auto focus part still work? Also, with a proper adapter, will my legacy Super-Takumar screw mount lenses work with this camera in manual focus mode? Gary, your presentation is great and I am very interested in obtaining this camera as my first move from film to digital with a real camera and not just a pocket point and shoot digital. Thanks Gary for the video.

[@rickcarlson8063]

Gary - in a number of your A6000 videos, you are using an external display. What are you using and would you recommend I look at? Thanks

[@JAFOpty]

were you using a prime lens? or the included kit? great vid!

[@artmaltman]

Gary I did jump to the Sony a6000 from Canon Rebel and in almost every respect I am thrilled. I am getting sharper, cleaner photographs, fast focus in good light, and I tend to have the camera with me in far more situations due to its modest size and weight. TWO SERIOUS PROBLEMS though: poor low light AF, and video overheating. 1. Poor low light autofocus. I am finding the a6000 is very poor at low light autofocus. It hunts forever, often punting and choosing infinity. Meanwhile someone in the same room at the same time is shooting with a Nikon and having no trouble at all. I lost many shots shooting at a couple of events until I figured this out. I wish the reviews had pointed this out. With good light and native lenses the AF is blazing fast. In low light I find that it is smoked by Nikon and Canon. Very, very weird, b/c it has a great sensor for taking photographs in low light. 25000 ISO available, and 3200 is quite nice. Overall I LOVE the a6000, but I did buy it thinking that it would be better for shooting concerts than my Canon Rebel. Sigh. I had the expectation of using face-following to avoid the problem of the camera focusing on the microphone instead of the singer. Why should a camera with an extraordinary low light sensor be so poor at low light autofocus? Have you experimented with this? Others have seen the same problem and we are discussing various workarounds such as DMF. See: www.dpreview.com/forums/post/54985825 2. Video heat There is an additional problem that many of us have encountered: overheating after shooting 10 minutes or so of video. This is not a big deal to me as I don't do much video. Talking with Sony customer support, their attitude seems to be that this is not a camcorder, so what do you expect. It is a feature, not a bug. However Sony literature and reviewers highlight the excellent video capabilities of the 6000, with good cause. While it is working, the video quality is amazing IMO. I do think it is important to point out this overheating limitation. Many speculate as to workarounds, such as shooting slower video at lower resolution, or keeping the screen away from the camera body to allow heat to escape. One fellow on the internet fashioned a rig with a small fan he got at Radio Shack, and that works, but is a bit extreme. So there are 2 flies in the ointment. Two very serious problems in an otherwise miraculous unit. I guess nothing is perfect. I do think it is important to let people know about these problems. I have spent several dozen hours now tracking this stuff down, researching on the internet, talking to Sony customer support. I lost all of Christmas day (7am to 1am) researching the low light AF issue because I lost a lot of a shoot on Christmas eve to this problem, while my colleague with a Nikon was easily shooting away. Of course I started in each case thinking that I was at fault, then only slowly discovered that the problems I was observing were shared by others in their experience as well. You do such an excellent job telling us the highlights - the good stuff. Please make sure to point out the limitations as well, as you encounter them.

[@michaeldailey6722]

Hi Gary...Your evaluation of the A6000 has me pretty well sold...I have the Sony RX100 ll for a point & shoot..am happy with it. I use a Panasonic gh4 for my regular camera...My concern is what lens to go to if I get the A6000...I notice you recommend Sigma and 'E-series'...I'd like a good variable for wide angle, up to 35mm or so, and a variable to fill in the telephoto above that..Please give me some Ideas ...Thanx Mike

[@haic3913]

Hi Gary, thanks for your great review! I keep on bouncing back and forth between the Sony A6000 and Olympus OMD EM5 or 1... Did you try the in-camera HDR? That is one of the features I'm looking for (so I'm shying away from the EM5 a bit) but hear it's pretty useless as well. Thanks again!

[@LilandChris]

With the just recently announced a6300, what would you suggest for an enthusiast? Stick with the a6000 or to upgrade to the a6300?

[@WolfTau]

I was shopping/looking around for a travel carmera. I'm a long time Nikon guy, but I saw the Sonys at Best Buy. So as I was doing some research on the Sony, I liked the a5100 but I also saw the a6000. So, I found your videos. Wow, great videos and very informative. I do appreciate the work you do.

[@tzchoo]

Hi Gary, great video. May I know what lens you used for your short. Is kit lens good enough or other slightly higher range lens without burning your hole from your pocket.

[@richardmrazek6937]

Hi - thanks for your movies Gary, nice work! One question - are you sure, that phase detection is working during video recording too? Because, if I switch a6000 to S mode (for example), then with AF-C I can see small green rectangles/PDAF points on scren. But if I switch a6000 to MOVIE mode, I can see during AF only big green rectangles, which mark contrast AF areas...? So, really is on a6000 PDAF (actually combination PDAF and CDAF) active during video recording?

[@MichaelBruceTaos]

Hey, where can I purchase the premium highly detailed review? I have an a6000 and would love to hear Garys opinions on running the thing?

[@instagamrr]

What do you think about this camera vs the Sony a5100? I'm concerned about the lack of a viewfinder on the 5100, but the flip lcd on it is extremely important to me since the primary use of the camera will be vlogging. However I'd like to have it double as a professional camera, and I'm concerned that in bright light I may not be able to see the LCD screen well enough to forgo a viewfinder with the 5100. Also, I've been quite into photography before and will miss the option of plugging in an external mic, etc that you get with the 6000.

[@NVRick1]

If you manage to see this, I would point out that a big minus in the 5100 is the lack of a Fn button. I had the 5100 for a few months and returned it (Thanks Costco!) and bought the 6000. The EVF and the Fn button make all the difference in the world! There was just too much 'menu diving' in order to make changes in the 5100. I don't really miss the touchscreen on the 5100 as I can get to and change the flexible focus point with the touch of a button.

[@instagamrr]

richard blaski Hey, thanks! I've actually had the 5100 for a few months now. While the menu diving isn't fun, I couldn't compromise on having the "selfie screen" (the lcd that flips up) since I'm primarily using it for vlogging. That one feature was worth more than everything else to me, otherwise I definitely would have gone for the 6000!

[@potatolord6204]

Hi Garry. How is the Auto focusing on the a6000 when you mount the the alpha and nikon adaptors. Does it still produce the same focusing speed? Also have you tried using the metabones adaptor for cannon lenses? Would love to hear if the auto focusing speed remains the same. Cheers, mate.

[@acastellini]

Gary, thank you for the review. I have several Leica M lenses which I use with a M9P. I would like to add another body for both pictures and movies. What do you think of buying the a6000 for this purpose? andre

[@Biznak205]

Do you notice the lower resolution EVF of the A6000 compared to all other mirrorless cameras? also, should I wait for a supposed A7000 later this year? Thanks for the great videos you have on Sony Mirrorless.

[@MrJojo4585]

Hi Gary thanks for the video, whst lens are u using ?

[@EmilPaje]

Thanks Gary for this informative Sony A6000.

[@TonyHatchVR46]

Hi Gary, thanks for replying. Recently bought 77ii and loving it. So much to take in and I will be subscribing to your site. Thanks also for your kit for setting white balance also found this to be fantastic. So much to learn and your videos have been a great help.

[@clarification007]

Very convincing report. Thanks. One question: Can we get a separate charger for this battery instead of charging only through the camera via USB

[@clarification007]

Good news Gary! Thanks for the info.

[@1Nine7Zero]

Coming from a point and shoot camera, Canon PowerShot SD890IS, I was going to go and purchase a Nikon D3300 DSLR but went and got me a Sony a6000 instead because of its 11 frame per second, 179 phase focus points, and good reviews like yours. I am currently using my old Kingston Ultimate X 100x 16GB SDHC, just wondering what other SD card do you recommend?

[@jackmurray2446]

Looks promising! How many E-Series lenses are available for the A-6000?

[@philbeav]

Hi Gary, Would be interested to know what Simga lenses you are using with the A6000. I have the camera on order and cant wait to start playing with it !

[@aunginfo]

Hi Gray, I've watched all your reviews about Sony A6000 and it very much impressed me. I'm after a camera that does good job for video especially for low light situation. But I'd also like to take some good pictures. Then Sony RX10 and A6000 come on my list as they meet my budget. But it's hard to choose which one would be better and I am seeking your advice. Thank you.

[@leongeisberg294]

Great review. I'm a Realtor and need a wide angle zoom for the a6000. Do you recommend the Sony 10-18 or another brand with an adapter. Cost is an issue for me.

[@phukhanhvu9208]

Gary, Would you recommended this combo of A6000 and Sony Zeiss 16-70mm f4 lens as a backup camera??? Thank you.

[@wworld00]

Thanks Gary for this great review. I'm using a Samsung NX1100 which has been surprisingly competent for the price. I was going to either get an NX300 or maybe a DSLR for the better AF and hopefully better low light performance (I shoot mostly bands). I read about this earlier today, and now I'm probably switching systems to Sony for the a6000. This thing seems amazing, and I really don't want to go back to a DSLR. Thanks again.

[@pbziegler]

Gary I bought the right to view the films on your site. I was watching the short film on customizing the buttons. You start with the control wheel and it would be great to have creative style there. But I can't find the menu item to customize that the wheel. I can find customizing the center button and other buttons but not the wheel itself. Where is that? Thanks

[@sophiejanus3961]

Hi Gary, great review. I'm looking at an a6000 transitioning from Nikon. You mentioned that the eye focus wont work with an adaptor and Nikon lense, will face recognition still work? Thanks Sophie.

[@Micahbaird]

Hey Gary, you are the reason I just purchased this camera. A couple of questions. I want to get some sigma lenses but I am not sure the adapter to use and what I will lose with using there pro 2.8f lenses. Also are they going to add a vertical grip? As always I love your videos. Thank you for the amazing videos :-).

[@genafumm1857]

Hi gary. Great review! Im going to purchase this camera but i ha a few questions. does the fast tracking autofocus works only on faces? what about objects? which adapter you recommend for my 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 DG Sigma taking in consideration the fast focus is very important to me.

[@sanjose5090]

I've always wanted a camera but have never sprung for one, now that mirrorless is out, I'm decided it's time and it's the A6000. Love this video thank you! I was going to spring for the ony Zeiss 16-70mm and then pick up a FE 70-200mm f4G OSS telephoto zoom. Are you saying it's better to go with the Sigam lenses? Thanks again!

[@glenngorman5957]

Gary, which adapter should be used with the A6000 to use the Alpha lens, the LA-EA2 or the LA-EA4? The more I read the more confused I get on which one to use.

[@MrApaca]

Great review Gary! I am the owner of this camera as well and very happy with it. I had a canon 70d before but I barely used it because of the size. I know it is a Dslr camera. Do you think the 18-105 f4 lens is worth the money or should I stick to the kit lens and buy only a 50mm 1.8, Thank you!

[@artmaltman]

***** Gary the 55mm f1.8 is an FE, not E Sony lens. Does the face recognition and tracking work on that lens? I am primarily concerned with portraiture as well as portability of camera. Seems like the a6000 plus 55mm f1.8 (known for it's excellent image) would be the way to go. But do I get face tracking? BTW why do you think image stabilization is not part of the system with Sony? How big an issue is this in your experience? Thanks very much. Art

[@KushPizzaSleep]

Gary... Is this the end of Consumer DSLR? I have a sony a57 that I love, but this thing does everything better and much smaller!

[@ericvaneupen9986]

Thank you for the review, Gary. I bought one last Xmas - special offer - on Amazon.de together with the 16-70mm. It 's really difficult not to take it with me. My Sony Alfa 77 stays home more and more because of the weight and the size. Price/size/quality unbeatable. As I am not a professional photographer I don't need FF. The A6000 is a true winner.

[@potatolord6204]

Fantastic review, mate. Love the scene with the kids chasing the bubbles. Any chance doing a review comparing this camera to samsung NX30? Cheers.

[@jheffhree]

Hi Gary! Love your detailed reviews. How would you compare a6000's image quality/dynamic range with other nikon/canon APSCs? Can I use it with strobes? I always do portraits and dynamic range is important to me. I have thoughts with A7 or A7R but it cost a lot of money. I'm a D7000 user and I love its dynamic range, but I want to switch to mirrorless camera for a great portability. Some people recommended me the Fuji X-T1 and image quality is amazing. But I have second thoughts of this A6000 because of its pretty good price.

[@artmaltman]

***** What about image stabilization?

[@pedrocosta3612]

Hello Gary Fong. I was searching for a good lens but cheap and i purchase for the next week that arrives the Sigma 30mm F2.8 EX DN for Sony A6000. What you can you tell me about this lens? Image quality, chromatic aberration, vignetting, distortion, etc. Thank you and continue with the great work.

[@erwinsalamanca2880]

Great review mate. I choosing between old omd em5 and this as the em5 has an IS (I have a shaky hand) any though? Also many lens to choose from and much cheaper? I guess.

[@potatolord6204]

The reason is they are both new in the market and there is no any comparison review between this two cameras considering the nx 30 is the new flagship camera from samsung. Cheers

[@danielwong9240]

How does a6000 compare with Cannon 70D? Which one is a better sports action camera? Can you recommend lens as a walk around len as well as sports.

[@RICHTERJANSEN]

Hi Gary Fong. Is that the sigma art lens you are using? How is the AF?

[@Kelberi]

Great video! I wished they have a weather sealed system and filter less sensor. I am spoiled by pentax.

[@Egaylesimages]

Hi Gary, Do you feel this camera could be used for in studio lighting.. Like portraits? If so what attachments would you suggest?

[@abhaymittal4780]

Hey gary nice review...just wanted to know the exact specification of the sigma lenses u just showed in this videp and could you just drop me a link where I can buy one of these....thanks in advance mate...

[@cindy07925]

Im new at all of this. I mostly just became a pro on taking pictures with my phone. But finally got my 1st camera,the a6000 I love taking action picture. My kids are my models lol. They play soccer so im always in action. This video help me out alot. And I would love to learn more about this camera so I can get more out of it,And get amazing pictures as a new "family photographer" I need to buy a lens but I don't know wich one will be best. And it wont breack my pockets? What would you advice me?

[@yossidukes5205]

Hi Gary, I have the a6000 with the f4.5-6.3 55-210 OSS and f3.5-5.6 16-50 OSS lenses. I'm interested in getting the Sony 55mm f1.8 OSS lens and pair it with a nice flash unit for indoor low light functions.I was wondering if:a) would you recommend the YN600EX-RT auto TTL HSS flash unit for this camera and use?b) would the A6000 onboard flash unit trigger the Yongnuo flash unit?c) what is the best to take quick candids with a flash that doesn't flood the subjects with light? Use a flash hood/cone? bounce to the ceiling?Looking forward to your reply,

[@allnightercrap]

hi Gary! which sigma lens were you using on here? I have a 5D and several prime lens and am considering this camera for travels. thought maybe this will be easier on my back.

[@cosmonott1]

Gary, I can't find your premium channel. Is there a link somewhere?

[@aaantunes]

Nice review, Gary.

[@carlosrosero3698]

Hi my name is Carlos, I like your videos you have a great program, I wanted to ask you a question I have a sony a6000 camera and wanted to know what would be the best lens for my camera

[@JensChrStrandos]

Thanks for a great view. Thanks to you and your diffusers (which I bought) I started to look at Sony cameras and have now bought this a6000 - and as you say: I'm super happy about it. Together with metabones I can now use all my Canon gear :-)

[@jontymartin9933]

hi Gary, which adapter are you using for the alpha lenses? many thanks, Jonathan

[@LetsRewindwithCarlos]

Hey Gary Nice review! but now I'm torn between the Olympus E-M10 and the a6000! I like the fact that you have a lot of room to grow with both cameras. I like the M10's built in stabilization that works with any lens, and the fact that it has more Lenses to choose from. I like the Sony's features like NFC and Direct Upload, plus that it has a bigger Sensor. I mostly do portrait and wildlife stills. I don't know if you have had any time with the Olympus, but I would appreciate your input.

[@mikekennedy3173]

Thank you, For your instruction for the a 6000 I am learning slowly but surely! I took some pictures of my hike up Mt. Garfield today. I am looking forward to creating my slideshow tonight. Love my a 6000 with the ziess lens. awesome

[@jasont2455]

Hi Gary. Hope you will reply to my question. Given that the A6300 is out now, is it still worth getting the A6000 that is it cheaper now? given that 4k video doesnt matter. just still images and 1080p video.

[@FerDeLancesChannel]

will I be able to use my 15 year old 70-200/2.8L with full AF with the a6000 and adapter? thanks great videos

[@jonellelush17]

In the demo with the bubble pictures, what lens are you using?

[@smartcard1234]

Thanks for the review, I too am considering the gx7, gh4 or a6000...one thing I wish sony did was add a touchscreen. I have seen one person using s sony playmemories phone app to control the focus points, the review was in another language and the app demo was short so when you get a chance can you confirm that for us Gary.

[@starrshine5976]

Are Sony Alpha lenses comparison to Canon "L" lenses? As in Sony's professional glass?

[@rafalonso13]

When is your premium channel coming out? I'll love to see the special tutorial on the settings that you mention

[@richystar2001]

What zoom telephoto do you recommend for a6000 for sport action shooting.

[@christinavidal2935]

THANK YOU SOOOOOOO MUCH for explaining everything so well, Gary! You're an excellent teacher

[@D-Rodriguez777]

I'm having difficulty deciding between this SONY a6000 and the Panasonic G7 mainly for Street photography? Witch one? Please help! Thank you!

[@keanedm3108]

What's the main difference between A6000 and A7 (besides the crop vs full frame) picture quality wise? both have the same processor and mega pixels right? A6000 user here and thinking about getting A7ii.

[@deanwilliams1633]

New to higher end cameras here and wanted a clarification of something you mentioned: You said lenses that are not Sony E type would not be compatible with the eye autofocus feature, but will the camera still be capable of fast autofocus on subjects using the higher quality glasses out there? Thanks for the review.

[@deanwilliams1633]

***** Could you use the LA-EA4 on an A-Mount super telephoto and expect to get good AF results during wildlife or sports/action photography? The same question for the Metabones adapter and a similar Canon/Nikon super telephoto. Thanks!

[@190underground]

what lens where you using when taking the pictures of your kids

[@willparsons32]

does it shoot in RAW as well and is it wifi active? - in other words, does it transfer its photos via wifi or does it have to be done old school? What is its total shutter life time count?

[@GaryfongInc]

You can only transfer JPG files via the Wi-Fi transfer. RAW and video files are too large to handle in real-time. Not sure on the shutter lifetime; you'll need to check with Sony.

[@tubbygold1100]

Great videos, love the A6000, but when you shoot your light sphere and custom white balance videos you use 1/8000 ss, will I be able to use one of your kits effectively with the A6000 only able to do 1/4000 max? oh and a tip for others, listen to Gary, and shoot video in 24, in 60 it overheats and shuts down after about 30mins (not just a Sony problem), in 24, two hours of video with no problem at all !

[@tubbygold1100]

thanks for the answer Gary, I know you are a busy man, and a family man! I enjoyed your shoots in Europe, I am from the US but live in Denmark, just picked up a great deal on a Sony 20mm F2.8 and plan to use it with your kit!

[@sonicthegt]

So, I got to thinking about using lens adapters... If I get this to use all my Canon lenses on, wouldn't it cause focus issues at the long end, because essentially the adapter acts as an extension tube?

[@katemangente4163]

Hi mr. ***** im a beginner. And im planning to buy this a6000 over canon 70D. Im going to use this for travelling, and food and street photography. Also for some events like parades and fireworks display. But the problem is, i dont know which lens to get. Should I stay with the kit lens because im still a beginner or should i try other lenses like the 35mm of nikon lens and buy an adaptor? One last thing, it also have a bundle lenses: the kit lens + 55-210mm f4.5-6.3 is it worth having on my photography style? Thank you in advance. I hope you could help me on this. :)

[@Thebigblackwasp]

Gary, great videos. Can' t wait until your in depth how to for s6000, just picked it up. Thanks.

[@Thebigblackwasp]

***** Looking forward to it. Thanks.

[@shali980]

Im new to photography.but i like to buy a mid range DSLR.i like to travel so i love landscape photography.i was waiting to but Canon 70D but now im thinking of buying sony a6000.what is the best option for me?can sony a6000 beat canon 70D? and whats the best general purpose lens for sony a6000? Thanks alot

[@tgoldman14]

which would you get gary the sony a6000 or the nikon d5200?

[@philliptruong9130]

There are conflicting facts about this camera. Some people say it's not good at action shooting and some say it is.... Help me! I am about to purchase this A6000 but still doubting

[@jody1622]

Gary, thanks for this and all the other videos on the Sony a6000 BUT you keep talking about all the long videos on your 'Premium' channel and I don't know how to access it.Help! Mine is on order with the Zeis 16-70 and I want to learn as much as I can while I'm in wait mode. Thank you.

[@neilhay2155]

Thanks for the review. Very good covering the needed areas in simple to understand ways.

[@andrewchin7127]

Hi Gary - I just bought this camera after much debate between this and the NEX-6 but I am pretty much brand new to photography. I am using the 16-50mm kit lense and I'm action shots like my daughter sliding down a slide the pictures of her face/body will come up blurry. Is this a result of my settings or the lense I am using? Thanks!

[@skinutts]

Im a amateur photographer looking for a good camera to start with. Ive been looking at this camera for a while and haven't found a single thing that would make me doubt this is the camera i want

[@Qthevideos]

Hi Gary, What lens were you using to shoot the kids with the bubbles? If it was the sigma, does that mean iA was not available?? Awesome video BTW!!

[@Qthevideos]

Pics are fantastic. I went to a BBQ this weekend and it just so happened there were kids blowing and chasing bubbles. I was amazed the 16-50mm kit lens on my a6000 performed very well. I will definitely be getting a Zeiss lens. Thanks again for your fantastic videos!!

[@foorichard1712]

Hi Gary Can I know which creative style and any setting you use to shoot your kid?

[@OPMGuitarLexVonSumayo]

Hi Mr. Gary! Is it possible to use the A6000 while charging? Or to an external AC power? Love your videos and thoughts about your craft. Thanks!

[@tkdfever]

you can't

[@TonyHatchVR46]

Hi mate, thanks for your videos. I have a question as i am looking to update from my Nex 5r and old Alpha 380, I'm thinking along the lines of the A6000 or 77 mark 2 and wish to practice my sports photography, ( motor bike and car races ), which would you think is the more capable. Also relating to future lens variety without using adaptors as i would prefer not to go this way. I will also add that I have a young daughter I like to photograph just playing and i seem to miss the great shots and would like to achieve a better percentage of photos. I know you are just testing the 77mark 2 at present but would appreciate your thoughts. Thanks