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Review on ๐Ÿ“ท Sony Alpha a6000 Mirrorless Digital Camera 24.3 MP SLR Camera - Body Only (Black) - LCD Display, High Resolution by David Ruwala

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The Sony A6000 is by far the best camera you can get for your money.

The Sony a6000 is by far the best camera you can get for your money and it's a steal if like me you can get a decent deal. The A6000 is the first regular camera I've bought in my life. I dabbled in photography here and there, with cameras given to me by relatives, and of course nothing special. When phones came out with cameras, which became my main photography tool, I always thought that a regular camera is overkill these days. I was wrong. Packed with features, this camera has everything a beginner could want. This is a relatively affordable camera for families wanting to capture their children, family reunions, etc. With the right lens, you can get some truly amazing photos that can be used professionally. The user interface is easy to use and there are many online resources to learn how to use the a6000 effectively. For me, photography is not my main hobby, so I don't need an expensive full-frame camera. Being able to transfer your pictures to your phone over Wi-Fi is essential for relatively quick photo sharing on Facebook or Instagram. Another thing I really like about this camera is its size and reliability. It won't win an award for ergonomics, but you can definitely tell that you're holding a quality product in your hands. Many pros complain that the focusing system isn't as good as DSLRs, but I found it to be more than good enough. You can track your subjects in motion and quickly assign Eye AF to a custom button. I really don't feel freaked out anymore when it comes to autofocus. Well, the downsides are that the lenses are a bit more expensive than I would like and there are fewer lenses specifically designed for the APS C sensor. You'll see a lot of E-mount lenses, but a lot of them work on the best with the more expensive full-frame Sony A7 cameras. Luckily, Sigma and Rokinon (Samyang) have made some quality lenses that fill in the gaps at a cheaper price. After using the camera for about six months, I recommend the following lenses: * Sony 50mm f1.8 with OSS. - This should be the first lens you get after the kit lens. Simply incredible picture quality for the price. Some people might say they want the Sony 35mm f1.8 instead. To do that, you should be prepared to shell out another $150 at the time of writing this article. My only negative comment on the 50mm lens is that it will be difficult to shoot in tight spaces. You will encounter this problem when you want to take group photos in small spaces. However, I shoot a lot more outdoors where the solution to this problem is to move away from the subject.* The Rokinon/Samyang 12mm f2.0 is the a6000's wide-angle lens. It's incredibly sharp and very affordable compared to the Sony alternative. This lens allows you to make the most of the space in hard-to-reach places. Also, this solves my main problem with 50mm. Overall, I can't admire the a6000 enough. It comes as close as possible to the ideal entry-level camera. Affordable, feature-rich, excellent image quality.

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