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Sony a6000 detailed hands on review (ILCE-6000)

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A hands on review of the Sony a6000 digital still/video camera. Detailed and visual demonstration of features and functions with lots of sample photos.
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@ChanchalBose-MostlyLinux 9 лет назад

Very precise yet comprehensive presentation. I bought my A6000 after seeing this video. Well done Maarten.

@964tractorboy 9 лет назад

This was the first of your videos I've seen. I appreciate the style and the thoroughness. You touched on details I was unaware of and helped to reinforce this camera as a likely first mirrorless purchase; unless they release an update. A massive thank you.

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

964tractorboy Thanks for the enthusiastic support - I do try to be thorough (and I appreciate Sony's patience in allowing me to borrow the camera for such a long loan). Keep your eyes on sonyalpharumours.

@elaineross9365 6 лет назад

Excellent, intricate yet concise video. Love your style Maarten. I've had this camera over a year and have still learned a lot from this video. Thank you!

@MaartenHeilbron 6 лет назад

My goodness - what kind words! So pleased you took the time to comment, and it's always rewarding to hear that viewers have found my content helpful. I often tell friends that I'd do this (play with cameras, make videos, etc) anyway (after all, there's no money to be made here) - but I'm always happy to know that others appreciate this work.

@daveeverett9341 10 лет назад

One of the better (and refreshingly unique) reviews of the a6000. ...and I think I've viewed all the others here on RU-vid prior to, and even after purchasing my copy. I feel that you should be my travel guide as well as photo equipment reviewer! Thanks!

@liz51765 8 лет назад

Excellent review, very thorough and presented in very professional and informative manner. I like the way you incorporated the camera settings and pictures as you went. I just got this camera for Christmas and at first it felt too lightweight to be high quality, but now I realize it has so much potential and I actually LOVE the lighter feel! My first night with it, I got super crisp, tack-sharp focused photos. Was able to navigate manual mode fairly easily too, even though I am used to one of the other "big 2" competitors! I think I'm going to like it a lot! Thank you Mr. Heilbron!

@MaartenHeilbron 8 лет назад

I thank you for the kind words, it's always nice to hear from a viewer who found the information helpful or interesting. And I'm with you, I own an A6000, and am happy with it every time I go shooting with it, which because I often have another camera to review, isn't as often as I'd like.

@dyahayuable 9 лет назад

I am a beginner on photography. Sony alpha 6000 is my first camera I have, and your "easy" review helps me lots to understand my camera. Thanks :)

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

Dyah ayu putri That's very kind of you to say, always glad to hear from someone who's found my videos useful.

@zorineb6182 9 лет назад

Thanks so much for a comprehensive and in depth learning process of this camera. It was very helpful.

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

Zorine B I appreciate your kind words.

@Aschrafo 9 лет назад

I think i saw most of the reviews in english and german. This is the best so far. Thank you!

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

Aschrafo Thank you for your very kind words. Danke schoen.

@alwinian 8 лет назад

Thank you. One of the most thorough videos on the A6000 including the menu system. You also reminded me the beauty of Ottawa and Toronto (used to live in both). Very informative video. Thank you so much!

@MaartenHeilbron 8 лет назад

+alwinian thanks for the kind words and compliment. Creating videos, and visiting Ottawa is my pleasure.

@AFlyingRock 10 лет назад

A very clean and well paced review. Highly appreciated!

@MaartenHeilbron 10 лет назад

AFlyingRock I appreciate your kind comment.

@Falcata 9 лет назад

amazing review and awesome tips! thanks Maarten! i'm a total beginner in photography and just picked an a6000 up for cyber monday.. this video will really help me going.. subbed!

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

PhanTheMan Thank you for the very kind comment. I appreciate your subscription.

@panther105 7 лет назад

I don't think anyone else even comes close to the thoroughness of the reviews you provide. So glad I found you and subscribed.

@MaartenHeilbron 7 лет назад

That's very kind of you to say, thanks. And thanks for the sub.

@Arzt_DE 7 лет назад

That was a very helpful review. I can't wait for my a6000 to arrive tomorrow. Thanks a lot :)

@MaartenHeilbron 7 лет назад

It's so kind of you to comment, I trust you will enjoy your camera, as I continue to enjoy mine.

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@luisfracm 8 лет назад

The best video of the Sony A6000 out there! I am going to buy this camera thanks to this video. Excellent job!

@MaartenHeilbron 8 лет назад

+luisfracm Thanks for the very kind words, I'm flattered and happy to hear that the video helped you make your decision.

@kennethpreston7022 9 лет назад

Very nice review! Nice to see a review that isn't filled with jump cuts, bad audio edits AND excessively rambling pointless comments. Good job.

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

Kenneth Preston Thank you so much for your very kind comment - those are three things that I do my best to avoid.

@zyk418violet 10 лет назад

ive watched a lot of reviews for sony a6000, some are long and short or summarize and lots of talks but your review is the best one, with a great preview of how beautiful sony a6000 and its menu, its a walkthrough for a6000 its like im viewing a real a6000 with your review, thanks a lot for this review,

@MaartenHeilbron 10 лет назад

eric meneses I certainly appreciate your kind remarks - thanks for watching!

@jasperbusch9928 10 лет назад

Outstanding video. Really like the way and effort you made to present so many features in detail. Great work!

@MaartenHeilbron 10 лет назад

Thank you for your kind comment, I appreciate the feedback.

@jasperbusch9928 10 лет назад

Btw, you and your review are partially responsible that I call a beautiful a6000 my own since yesterday.. ;)

@MilosPaprica 10 лет назад

This is by far the best review of the sony a6000 I've seen. I've been looking at reviews since the camera came out, all lacked the the depth that you expressed. I have been considering going mirrorless and I think now I will be buying this camera thanks to your review

@meh-hair-Vaughn 10 лет назад

I agree. This guy's a very underrated camera reviewer! He needs more subs. ;-)

@MaartenHeilbron 10 лет назад

You are very kind.

@SirSnoozebutton 10 лет назад

One of the best reviews I've seen so far on this camera. It answered pretty much everything I was wondering about. I got rid of my big DSLR, and I've narrowed my choices down to the A6000 and the7. I just wish you had a review of the A7 as well :)

@MaartenHeilbron 10 лет назад

Froudini You'll find my review of the A7R here: heilbron.com/sony-a7r-hands-on-review/ I do hope to get to the A7S this fall.

@emadkamel6916 4 года назад

Like always great review Maarten Kudos!

@MaartenHeilbron 4 года назад

Thank you for your kind words, they are always appreciated.

@laurencegr5338 5 лет назад

This excellent review is the reason why I acquired the a6000 in 2019.Thanks, Maarten. The Sony a6000 is still relevant and excellent camera with the right lenses and settings.

@MaartenHeilbron 5 лет назад

Thanks, I appreciate your kind words. Agreed, as long as you don't need 4K video, it remains an excellent value.

@neweffendi 6 лет назад

I'm watching this on 2017, and yeah, this is my fav among the other reviews. Well done. Thanks for the review.

@MaartenHeilbron 6 лет назад

Thanks for watching and thanks for the kind words.

@AntonioEvanWijaya 9 лет назад

Wow i really LOVE the way you explain.. very easy to understand.. Keep it up!!

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

Antonio Evan Wijaya Thanks for the kind words, I appreciate your comment.

@PeopleVoicesForObama 10 лет назад

Thanks for the review Maarten. By far your video is one of the best if not the best A6000 review out there. Keep up the good work! I am seriously consider this camera.

@MaartenHeilbron 10 лет назад

Tangomania Thanks for the kind words, always nice to hear from a viewer.

@TakingShapeCreations 8 лет назад

At 2:22 those issues with the mode dial have been addressed with the Sony a6300. Its just up to them to do something about that movie button now. You did a wonderful job here, can't wait for you to review the Sony A6300.

@MaartenHeilbron 8 лет назад

+TakingShapeCreations Wow. I feel like you're looking over my shoulder, I'm just assembling a list of issues from the A6000 to consider in my A6300 review - I'm anxiously awaiting my unit, I'm told next week seems likely. I was looking for the manual, but haven't seen it yet. If they have addressed those issues, it's a first. I don't need a separate setting for Panorama, but I am starting to have a better feeling of the role of the movie setting. For instance, there's no audio on the HDMI out until you go to movie mode. And sadly there's no ability to set white balance in movie mode. I'm thinking about making the list into a blog post (maartech.com) or using it to kickoff my Tumblr. And thanks so much for the kind words, always appreciated - do let me know if there's a specific issue that you'd like to see addressed in the review.

@ostryjanusz 10 лет назад

I just bought this. I will receive it tomorrow. After watching your review I am pretty sure it is the best choice of a camera I have made for a while. I hope I am not mistaken.

@MaartenHeilbron 10 лет назад

Thanks for the kind words. I hope your enjoy yours as much as I'm enjoying mine, still learning how to use it better and how to be a better photographer.

@BeloAir 10 лет назад

Very comprehensive review..excellent...gratefull.

@ArtsyMike 10 лет назад

Amazing review!!!!! And I'm sooo excited for the remote desktop app! Great for studio work!

@MaartenHeilbron 10 лет назад

Thanks for the kind words - I haven't really been able to make good use of it - so happy to hear.

@jmson23 9 лет назад

Great review! Thanks Maarten. I've been debating on the Sony RX100 M3 or this camera and I think this is the one to go with. Really like your reviewing style and in depth look at every aspect. :)

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

jmson23 That's very kind of you to say. I think you're making a good choice.

@Kev0n05 9 лет назад

Loved, loved, LOVED your review!

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

kevin wyatt You are too kind! Thanks for the comment.

@abhiizone 10 лет назад

Very precise and great review. Love from India :)

@MaartenHeilbron 10 лет назад

Abhishek Verma Thanks for your kind comment.

@parmindersbedi 10 лет назад

This is the best review of the Sony A6000 I've seen. Detailed with lots of photos.

@MaartenHeilbron 10 лет назад

Thank you for the kind words.

@meh-hair-Vaughn 10 лет назад

***** No problem! I was wondering if you could provide us with a few RAW image samples from the Sony A6000 camera so that we can play around with them in Lightroom and see how much and to what extent we can pull up the shadows and bring down the highlights to see what kind of a dynamic range does this camera offer... I would really appreciate that... I ask this of you because I currently own a Fujifilm X100S and I'm not really impressed with the dynamic range that it offers. So before buying the A6000, I was wondering if I could get a sense of the dynamic range because I only shoot RAW and edit my photos in Lightroom. You can check out the video I made on the Fujifilm X100S on my channel! Thanks!

@MaartenHeilbron 10 лет назад

XxHardcorexxGamerxX Thanks. I'll check out the video. Let me know which images you'd like in RAW format (either by time in the video, or name on flickr) and the best way to get them to you - dropbox, email or ???

@meh-hair-Vaughn 10 лет назад

***** I would be extremely grateful if you could provide the unedited RAW files of the images at 1:08, 1:19, 6:39, 6:41, 9:03, 9:28, 9:49, 9:51, 9:59, 11:32, 11:37. You can either email them to me on xylosx(@)gmail.com but I think that would be very inconvenient. What would be best is if you could upload them to your dropbox and post the download link in the description of this video so that others can benefit from it as well... :-)

@MaartenHeilbron 10 лет назад

XxHardcorexxGamerxX I'll post those in a shared dropbox folder in the next day or two, which I am happy to share with anyone who provides me their dropbox email address. It might be best to send me your email in a DM.

@renjithcr 9 лет назад

The best alpha 6000 review so far. Got my new alpha 6000 today!!!

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

Renjith Nair Thanks for posting such kind words, enjoy.

@Tricksandbeats 7 лет назад

Thanks for the detailed video Maarten!

@MaartenHeilbron 7 лет назад

Always my pleasure, thanks for your kind words.

@GrandmasterBBC 10 лет назад

I just received my new A6000 a few days ago. This is an upgrade from my old trusty NEX-F3. Although I have not had much chance to test it thoroughly yet, I am very impressed with the performance and feature set. Thanks for the very comprehensive video review.

@MaartenHeilbron 10 лет назад

Thank you for the kind words - good shooting!

@mudanee9644 9 лет назад

greatest and most useful tutorial thank you very much

@petecliffe1830 4 года назад

excellent overview, some very helpful pointers - you persuaded me and i bought a used one in very good condition 😄

@MaartenHeilbron 4 года назад

Thanks, always nice to hear that my videos are helpful.

@bumsfallera7880 9 лет назад

Super review, just as usual!

@jwrightserio 8 лет назад

Watching this made up my mind to get this camera! Thank you!

@MaartenHeilbron 8 лет назад

+Mr Fit Geek It's my pleasure. Thanks for letting me know, always nice to hear that my video has been useful.

@Fertuu 9 лет назад

Hoi Maarten, goede uitleg en mooie foto's. Goed bezig ;)

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

rikmenspoel Ik waardeer uw vriendelijke woorden. Veel bedankt.

@RealWorld 8 лет назад

Nice review. I have been shooting traditional DSLRs (Nikon) for many years and recently acquired the Sony a6000 and Canon 70D (looking for a good camera to do both photo and video). The Sony is different, but I am starting to really like it.

@MaartenHeilbron 8 лет назад

+RealWorld Thanks for the kind words. Me too, of all of the cameras I've reviewed, this is one of the few I bought. Very happy with my purchase.

@nickgregory5543 10 лет назад

Fantastic review. many thanks for the enlightenment

@MaartenHeilbron 10 лет назад

Nick Gregory I appreciate your kind comment.

@VickyBro 9 лет назад

The photos taken were so good that I sometimes would miss what he was saying.

@WorldMelodies 9 лет назад

Many thanks for this fabulous review.

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

+WorldMelodies That's very nice of you to say, thanks!

@FAMUCHOLLY 9 лет назад

Comprehensive and EXTREMELY well done!

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

FAMUCHOLLY That's very kind, thank you.

@SemperFortis22 9 лет назад

Thanks for the video, you just made my mind up!

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

Ainscough Aerial Imaging That's kind of you to say ... always happy to provide meaningful assistance.

@pavankona 4 года назад

Kudos!! A6000 menu options best explained.

@MaartenHeilbron 4 года назад

Thanks, always nice to read that my videos are appreciated.

@arashroshanineshat8457 8 лет назад

You are a great photographer and of course this review was the best.

@MaartenHeilbron 8 лет назад

+Arash Rouhani Very kind of you to say, thanks for taking the time to comment.

@meh-hair-Vaughn 10 лет назад

Excellent review! Very well presented and well detailed. Keep it up! :-)

@MaartenHeilbron 10 лет назад

Thanks for your support.

@wavenami 9 лет назад

Great review! So many choices from Sony between cropped sensor and full frame, it's difficult to choose. But I'm thinking about going to e-mount from a-mount (A77/99) and the lens selection of native e-mount is better than it was just a year ago. The A7ii is also very tempting, but at 3x the price, I may just wait until it comes down a bit and settle for the 6000 instead and get FF lenses.

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

Arie Vandenberg Thanks for the kind words - yes, Sony has given us a lot to think about with some difficult decisions. Good luck.

@JoeyM1991 10 лет назад

Very nice review! Thanks....

@elvinlewis5827 9 лет назад

Thank you for the prompt response! Cost is certainly an object, but ironically, much less than I had planned on spending for a well equipped, dslr kit. I believe I've been pulled off the fence. Didn't see that coming.

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

Elvin Lewis Always glad to be able to help.

@DeeBee2013 10 лет назад

Amazing review, tonnes of useful information

@MaartenHeilbron 10 лет назад

Thanks for commenting, I appreciate your kind words.

@SkateClipsAndTips 7 лет назад

I plan on getting this camera in a few months from now, it will be my first starter camera. I hear a lot of great reviews for this camera and that it is a great starter camera. I mainly use an S7 atm, it got me into photography. The manual mode I learned about the metering and adjusting the shutter speed with iso. I am gonna keep practicing till I get better.

@MaartenHeilbron 7 лет назад

Thanks for checking in - I think that's a great first camera, and I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

@SkateClipsAndTips 7 лет назад

Maarten Heilbron My friend told me to just Buy the body and get a seperate lens. He gonna help me with cheaper lenses and deals

@MaartenHeilbron 7 лет назад

Good plan.

@SkateClipsAndTips 7 лет назад

Maarten Heilbron I can't wait to get this camera!

@DevonDelk 9 лет назад

Wow! I'll watch a few times to take all this in. Just bought the camera and appreciate this "class". Lots of experimenting lies ahead, for sure.

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

Devon Delk Thanks for the kind comments - always glad to hear that you've found something interesting in my videos.

@Andrew714oc 10 лет назад

Excellent review,awesome reviewer! Thank you. You have just gained me as a subscriber. I'm a new a6000 owner, I love the camera and I agree with everything you said about it. I don't own any Zeiss glass for it (too pricey for me), but the 50mm f/1.8 takes great quality pics along with the 16-50mm kit lens. Now all I need is a medium or long zoom lens, maybe you could give me advice on which lens to get next. I'm torn between the 55-210mm f4.5-6.3 OSS for $350 or the 18-105mm f4 OSS for $600. I like the low cost and the longer zoom of the 210, but the 18-105 offers a constant aperture which is faster/brighter and downside is it's almost double the price and the zoom doesn't go as far at only 105mm max. I know there is a 1.5x crop factor - do you think 105mm (approx 150mm 35m equiv) is enough to shoot a college basketball game from say middle to nose bleed section? I would also have little to no use for my kit lens since the 18-105mm will cover the length of the kit. Thanks again!

@MaartenHeilbron 10 лет назад

Thank you for the kind words. Although it's slightly heavy, I own/use the 18-200 (the kit lens for the VG20 camcorder). It's pricey, but quality is high and is suitable for video, get the LE version - sample footage here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-yChqz-y_lDU.html Otherwise, I can recommend the Sony/Zeiss 16-70, an excellent walkabout (I sold the kit lens). The GooglePlus A6000 group (and of course flickr) are also good places to go - you'll find more images and comments on the lenses you mention. If you're not already reading dpreview, wirecutter, and dxomark for lens reviews, I can recommend them as good resources.

@NILSLANGENBACHER 8 лет назад

one of the best videos of the a6000! Great job

@MaartenHeilbron 8 лет назад

+Nils Langenbacher That's very kind of you to say, thank you very much.

@itssesha24 8 лет назад

+Maarten Heilbron Thanks for the video! Does it have wifi? How would you send videos to a computer?

@MaartenHeilbron 8 лет назад

Yes, it has wifi. The only way to transfer videos is by transferring them, either by copying them from the SD card or via USB.

@itssesha24 8 лет назад

+Maarten Heilbron What camera would you recommend for vlogging?

@MaartenHeilbron 8 лет назад

Probably the Panasonic GH7 - good quality video with a flip screen. Canon G7X also a good candidate.

@oliverparanchody1317 10 лет назад

A great review! Thanks!

@MaartenHeilbron 10 лет назад

You are most welcome, glad you found it to be of value.

@jasonbannan4024 5 лет назад

Always great reviews. Your review of the a5100 prompted me to get one. Now I'd like to upgrade. a6000, a6300? The a6500 seems above my skill range. Your opinion is always appreciated.

@MaartenHeilbron 5 лет назад

Thank you for your kind words. What are your reasons to upgrade? You won't find much more int eh A6000, and the real benefit of the A6300 might be 4K video.

@kubur 6 лет назад

Thank you man, very nice review

@MaartenHeilbron 6 лет назад

Thanks - after all this time, it remains a great value camera - if only it did 4K video.

@Danny_Joiner 9 лет назад

Great video and review!

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

Danny Joiner Thanks for the kind words, I appreciate your comment.

@Monaz24677 10 лет назад

Great preview - I've been torn between the RX10, the new RX100iii and this camera from Sony...but I think you have convinced me that the a6000 is the the most versatile...thanks for taking the time.

@MaartenHeilbron 10 лет назад

I appreciate your kind words - I haven't yet reviewed the RX100m3, but I think you've made a wise choice.

@al5560 8 лет назад

Thank you for the video, I found it very interesting and informative.

@MaartenHeilbron 8 лет назад

Those are kind words, thanks for commenting.

@gustavofranco5148 8 лет назад

Thank you so much for your review. I bought the gx7 and I had to return it because the image quality, even at raw, was not any better than my t3i. I ended up buying the a6000 open box at best buy for $345 plus tax and I am in love. This camera is so small, so responsive and has perhaps one of best sensors for under $800. Mirrorless is the future and once again, thank you for this informative review.

@MaartenHeilbron 8 лет назад

+Gustavo Franco That's very kind of you to say - and like you I am in love with my A6000. Thanks for commenting.

@gustavofranco5148 8 лет назад

I just bought the Sony 50mm 1.8 OSS and I am now fully committed. I've never had this much fun with a camera before. What other affordable lens options do you recommend? Also, do you know of any flash for the a6000 that allow high speed sync with the flash set to ceiling bounce? Please let me know and thank you in advance!

@MaartenHeilbron 8 лет назад

+Gustavo Franco I recommend that you join the Google+ group for the A6000 - there are lots of people with good advice there. I own the Sony HVL F60M flash, which does that and so much more, but it's pricey. In the group, many are users of the yungo(?) flashes, which seem to work well. Ralph, one of the moderators has posted several good test flash images.

@gustavofranco5148 8 лет назад

I'll do that, thanks!

@MAVloggers 9 лет назад

Great review! Thank you :)

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

MA Vloggers thanks for the kind words

@BeloAir 10 лет назад

And not only for the review but for your explicit well education.....

@JonathanMWeekes 10 лет назад

Great review! Seriously considering going mirrorless and this seems like a good option.

@MaartenHeilbron 10 лет назад

Thanks for your kind comment. This is an excellent option.

@MalaikaToo 9 лет назад

Very good review, Maarten! So much information in 16 minutes. The best available on RU-vid about the a6000 - no doubt. Congrats! :o) Subscripten activated.

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

MalaikaToo Thank you very much for your very kind words. I appreciate your interest and support.

@adamhlj 8 лет назад

Hey, Maarten! I don't know if you know this or not, but at the end you mention the lack of GPS. If you connect to a smart phone so the smart phone is the remote, it uses the GPS of the phone! Kinda cool, tho a little cumbersome to have to use the phone. This also works with the RX-100m3.

@MaartenHeilbron 8 лет назад

+Adam McGrath Good note, thanks for pointing that out - always glad to hear about something I missed.

@TheJonahbaraily 8 лет назад

Awesome Maarten...Great job ...this really helpful for me ...you are the BEST.....Thanks a LOTSSSSSS...

@MaartenHeilbron 8 лет назад

+Jonah Baraily I appreciate your kind words, thanks for commenting.

@TheJonahbaraily 8 лет назад

I have sony a6000 with kit lens and 4.5-6.3/55-210 but I'm looking for good lens for professional type, even I'm not good photographer. Looking for blur background shot. Thanks

@MaartenHeilbron 8 лет назад

+Jonah Baraily You should be able to get a nice bokeh with that lens, keep the subject and the background far apart, zoom to about 150, back off to get the subject framed properly, open the iris as far as it will go - or watch this video for more detail. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-FgpHdMxv2rg.html On the other hand, if you feel that a new lens is required, the 35mm F1.8 crop or the FE 55mm are ideally suited to that kind of portrait. Or do you have a good portrait lens from an older camera and you just need an adapter?

@TheJonahbaraily 8 лет назад

+Maarten Heilbron thank you so much it help a lots.

@elvinlewis5827 9 лет назад

Very detailed, concise, and professional review. Briefly, I'm looking for a hobby camera to start my wife out on. Until now, I had made up my mind that it was the Nikon D5300. I'm firmly on the fence now. I'm trying to determine if these cameras really do have focusing issues with fast moving subjects, like dogs or sports, or has that been largely corrected? Also, what lens do you recommend for portraits, to get that blurred background effect?

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

Elvin Lewis Thanks for your kind comment. The focus with this (as I demonstrate in the review) is fast and (mostly) accurate. There are lots of focus tricks, like face detect and eye autofocus that can also be useful in the right circumstances. For portraits with blurry backgrounds try the SEL35F18, or if money is no object, the full frame SEL55F18Z, the nicest Sony lens I've ever used. Or any good portrait lens from another manufacturer - there's an adapter for just about every lens mount available for e-series. More on blurry backgrounds here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-FgpHdMxv2rg.html (using the 35F18)

@ForViewingOnly 10 лет назад

Hi Maarten, this is a superb review, thank you. Lots of information condensed into 16 minutes. I had to rewind/replay some bits just so my brain could assimilate it, but the pacing kept it interesting so I wouldn't change a thing. This is one of the best camera review videos I've ever watched! I'm only a novice (currently own a Sony A58) and was originally intending to pickup an NEX-5T (better size for me), but the more expensive A6000 does seem to be streets ahead. One question: What are those horizontal lines on the building at 7:13 ? Looks like a printout on an inkjet printer with a blocked nozzle :-)

@MaartenHeilbron 10 лет назад

Thank you so much for commenting and your kind words. Those lines are wires meant to discourage pigeons from flying/landing around Toronto's Nathan Philips (City Hall) square. Funny - they do look like a printing error.

@angelocincotta2988 8 лет назад

G'day Maarten, Great review of the a6000 so thank you for that very much. I have just upgraded to the a6000 from my great a77. Yes that's right, upgraded. I do have a question though and hoping you have the answer. Question is, is it at all possible to connect a laptop to the a6000 so that the laptop screen can be the viewfinder? I will be using the a6000 for astrophotography using the rokinon 24mm f/1.4 lens and being a manual lens, it will be much easier to setup focus on the 15 inch screen on my laptop to focus on stars. Sounds too good to be true but one can hope its possible. Ange

@choley89 9 лет назад

very detailed video. im a beginner, and am thinking of purchasing this camera. what is the difference in the lens 16-50mm or 55-210mm? and which is better? im more interested in landscape and night photography, with a lot of travelling to be done.

@sowhatprod 9 лет назад

U gaved nice info. Thumbs up for U

@triyadiwijaya1019 10 лет назад

This amazing review, although I had to turn back these videos to get a more detailed this a6000 review, but this is great :)

@MaartenHeilbron 10 лет назад

Thank you for the kind words.

@triyadiwijaya1019 10 лет назад

What recommended 3rd party flash for this a6000..?? Because I cant use Yongnuo 460 and Yongnuo 560 for this a6000 :(

@alipadajohn6939 9 лет назад

Excellent review of a6000.

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

Ali pada john That's very kind of you to say. Thanks.

@REDIUS999 9 лет назад

amazing video with a soft not disturbing voice ! can you review the nikon p900?

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

Reda Bell thank you for the kind words, I will add it to the to-do list.

@jimmytokuzato 8 лет назад

I love the color of tulips, great camera. thanks.

@MaartenHeilbron 8 лет назад

+jimmy tokuzato I appreciate the kind words, thank for commenting.

@DamirSpanic 10 лет назад

Really great review.

@MaartenHeilbron 10 лет назад

Damir Spanic Thanks for your kind comment.

@diwahar506 7 лет назад

best review of Sony a6000 on RU-vid

@MaartenHeilbron 7 лет назад

Thank you for the kind words, always appreciated.

@diwahar506 7 лет назад

How many shots could you take with fully charged a6000

@MaartenHeilbron 7 лет назад

Depends on any number of factors including the time between shots, the temperature etc. Best to check the specs that provide it measured by an industry standard, but be aware it's for comparison purposes only. Remember, you could always (as I would highly recommend for any camera) buy at least one extra battery. And the A6300 can be live-powered from USB, so you can use your phone charger battery with it.

@diwahar506 7 лет назад

Thanks maarten.:-) your info was very much useful

@MaartenHeilbron 7 лет назад

Always happy to help.

@wanderdude3582 5 лет назад

Hi Maarten, first of all, your videos are the best photography videos on RU-vid and you the most smartly dressed! Quick question, If I can only buy one camera, would you recommend the a6000 or the Nikon D5600. Thx cheers .

@MaartenHeilbron 5 лет назад

I appreciate the kind words - always happy to hear from someone who appreciates my work (and my style). I would likely take the smaller, lighter and more full featured A6000. Wait, I did - I own, and still often use, my A6000.

@eddyg1794 8 лет назад

Great review. You mentioned the top video format was not available for this camera. Firmware revision 2.0 includes it.

@MaartenHeilbron 8 лет назад

+Eddy G Yes! We can now shoot XAVC-S at 50Mbits.

@adamhlj 9 лет назад

I'm a little bummed it doesn't have GPS! As always, thanks for your reviews. I'm tempting myself with a new camera (my only experience with taking pictures is with my various cell phones,) and while I know they serve different purposes, I like this one and the RX100 MIII. I already watched your review on the RX100, but I just wish it wasn't so expensive! So many toys, and too little money.

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

Adam McGrath Thanks for the kind words - you can always save a few dollars by going for last year's model. The original RX100 was also a great camera (yes the new model is better, but.) And the NEX6, which I have reviewed on video is a great choice with many best of 2013 recommendations.

@AndrewFrenchDrew22 9 лет назад

Great review, i just bought one a few days.

@djordjijepopovic8387 8 лет назад

+Andrew French Hey ! How is it working ? Is it good for making videos ? :) I`m planing to buy a camera for making deep house music videos and also a photos too. Can you tell me is it good for doing that ? :) Your thoughts... :D

@laurencegr5338 5 лет назад

@@djordjijepopovic8387 | I'd recommend the Lumix GX85 and G7 for video.

@charliejeong5721 10 лет назад

Thanks for wonderful review. One of the best review I've ever seen. You convinced me so I bought one. Question....3 or 5 exposure bracketing with 2 or 10 sec timers. Can this be done with playmemories ? or with external remote trigger ? I dont see this combined feature on menu. thanks Charlie

@MaartenHeilbron 10 лет назад

Charlie JEONG Thanks for the kind words. Although there are single and multiple exposure modes for self-timer, there are no brackets. I'm not sure if there's a playmemories app, I haven't tried them all.

@RestoreJKT 9 лет назад

really great review

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

An Di That's very kind of you to say, thanks!

@OmarG123 6 лет назад

I love this channel too much

@MaartenHeilbron 6 лет назад

That's kind of you to say - but if it's too much, I believe there is a self-help group that meets on Tuesdays.

@nitinsharma14 7 лет назад

Awesome review sir. One ques Canon Eos 700d or this one? Purpose is making youtube videos in indoor lightning. Which has better video quality in artificial lightning / minimum indoor lightning?

@MaartenHeilbron 7 лет назад

I would choose the A60000, but the larger question is the lens - you'll want a fast lens to shoot dark scenes.

@luckyblueduck 9 лет назад

Excellent in-depth review! Question - have you tried the time-lapse app using electronic shutter only? what is the minimum and maximum shutter speeds it will go, and also, how bad are the artifacts generated by it, if any? Thanks!

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

luckyblueduck Thank you for the kind words - I keep meaning to do a more in-depth review of time lapse (and the other apps) but I don't seem to find the right occasion. It is on my to-do list. Sorry.

@dbenyakar 9 лет назад

Great review. I wish Sony would include custom buttons C1 and C2 in the MR options. So that if I set MR option 1 to be used for manual focusing then to automatically assign C1 for example to be set to Focus Magnifier. Then when switching to MR option 2, the C1 would automatically set to drive mode etc. That would give much more flexibility. There are other things that I don't really understand how they work. For example in the Online Help it says that PDAF is canceled when aperture is closer than f13. I found that it is canceled when closer than f6.3. Like in the NEX-6. I fill this camera has great potential but Sony prematurely released it. They could have done a much better job via mature firmware.

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

Danny Ben-Yakar Thanks for your kind words and thoughtful comment. I agree, that's an excellent thought for MR - a feature I don't use often enough. I believe that the PDAF issue is very lens specific, and there are older e-mount lenses where it doesn't work at all. I keep hoping that a firmware upgrade will address these issues, but Sony's track record on these isn't good. Like all software development projects these days, it's released when it's good enough. My major aggravation is the SD card slot which faces the wrong way, making it hard to retrieve the card.

@samiye3432 9 лет назад

Hey ... I have a question.. Which better for me to buy the Nikon d5300 or the Sony a6000 ?

@boysherman 8 лет назад

Very nice review Maarten. How do you feel the camera handles now with the X-AVCS updates. I am looking to add a 'video' option to my A7. That way I can share lenses.

@MaartenHeilbron 8 лет назад

+Royston Kane Thanks for the kind words. The addition of XAVC-S was a good improvement, but it hasn't really changed the handling of the camera. I appreciate the additional bandwidth, but am not really observing much difference visually.

@MrCaptainobvious9999 10 лет назад

Fantastic review Maarten, thank you! I'm between the (now less expensive NEX6 and this newer upgrade- the A6000. Some of my shooting will be sports/motion shooting. Would you say the A6000 has a significant advantage in this department over the NEX6? Again, thanks for such a thorough review! -Steve

@MaartenHeilbron 10 лет назад

Thanks for the kind words. Yes, I think the fast focus and incredible burst stamina would made the a6000 a better choice for sports.

@neveratime 4 года назад

Hi Maarten, Do you know if any of of the Sony A6000 series of cameras have screen level, GPS and touch focus and snap? Kind regards.

@MaartenHeilbron 4 года назад

Those are features on most of the recent models. GPS is through the Sony smartphone app.

@CalinhoRosa 10 лет назад

Hello Maarten! I'm sorry for my delay to answer you, I've been in Greece and then I could explore the features of my A6000. I can tell you that I had some good shots.Thank you so much to send me the link of your new video (blurry backgrounds in six easy steps). It's much appreciated. Cheers

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

CalinhoRosa Thanks for the update, glad you found the video useful.

@adot215 10 лет назад

Great video. One question would you recommend this over the fuji x-e1 and the omd e-m5?

@MaartenHeilbron 10 лет назад

Adot Kaballo Thanks for watching and the kind comment. I find it very difficult to recommend a specific camera to a specific person without a detailed understanding of their needs, abilities, expectations and aesthetics. In addition, it's a very personal decision. There's lots of good reviews available for all three models - but I also recommend you go visit your local camera store and talk to the staff, hold the models in your hand and maybe take a few sample pictures. Good Luck!

@matthewwinne 9 лет назад

Will the camera do manual focus assist when in movie mode? What I mean by focus assist is when the image magnifies on the LCD so you can more accurately focus. I got it to work in manual photo mode, but not when the mode dial is turned to movie mode. Thanks.

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

***** No, as soon as you switch to movie mode, there's no focus assist. Also not if you start recording video in the other modes. If you connect an external monitor and switch to clean hdmi out, it still doesn't - although if I was the product manager, it would do assist on the LCD (and/or the viewfinder) and clean out on the hdmi.

@nanitexz 9 лет назад

Can't decide between A6000 with the kit lens or the RX100 M3. Help please!

@lindaellen2297 9 лет назад

I have been watching all the short version movie of the info about Sony A6000. I found his to be the most information about the camera and its features.

@MaartenHeilbron 9 лет назад

LINDAELLEN MACDUFF That's very kind of you to say. Thanks for watching.