Is the Sony a6000 Mirrorless camera…Good or Bad in 2017?

I swear Canon is my favorite, but I needed a small mirrorless camera to walk around with that was close to the specs of my Canon80D. I picked this up for my birthday. I know that everybody is switching to Sony for 4K video, but I’m still happy with 1080p. It does look sharper but I can do way more with 1080p 60 fps than most people can do with 4k. The question is, is this camera good in 2017? I believe it is. Most people think because it’s not the newest camera then it’s garbage. That is not true with this camera. 

I like it so far, but it took me a long time to get the XAVC video settings to work with the correct SD card. That was a pain in the ass. What are your thoughts on this camera? From using this for a few days, I like it. It’s not the best camera in the world, but it does the job. I needed something to slide in my pocket if I need to hide it. I film in places most people don’t want to, so I need something small to hide if I have to. If anyone has any tips about this camera, please let me know. Thanx!!!

 

#sony#sonya6000#sony1650mm#1080p60fps #stilllovecanonthough

Sony A6000 Specs

Imaging
Lens Mount	Sony E-Mount
Camera Format	APS-C (1.5x Crop Factor)
Pixels	Actual: 24.7 Megapixel Effective: 24.3 Megapixel
Max Resolution	24 MP: 6000 x 4000
Aspect Ratio	3:2
Sensor Type / Size	CMOS, 23.5 x 15.6 mm
File Formats	Still Images: JPEG, RAW Movies: MP4, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Dust Reduction System	Yes
Memory Card Type	SD SDHC SDXC Memory Stick Pro Duo Memory Stick PRO HG-Duo

AV Recording
Video Recording	Yes, NTSC
Video Format	1920 x 1080p at 24, 30, 60 fps (50 Mbps XAVC S) 1920 x 1080p at 60 fps (28 Mbps AVCHD) 1920 x 1080i at 60 fps (24 Mbps AVCHD) 1920 x 1080i at 60 fps (17 Mbps AVCHD) 1920 x 1080p at 24 fps (24 Mbps AVCHD) 1920 x 1080p at 24 fps (17 Mbps AVCHD) 1440 x 1080 at 30 fps (12 Mbps MP4) 640 x 480 at 30 fps (3 Mbps MP4)
Aspect Ratio	3:2, 4:3, 16:9
Audio Recording	Built-In Mic: With Video (Stereo)

Focus Control
Focus Type	Auto & Manual
Focus Mode	Automatic (A), Continuous-Servo AF (C), Direct Manual Focus (DMF), Manual Focus (M), Single-servo AF (S)
Autofocus Points	Phase Detection: 179 Contrast Detection: 25

Viewfinder/Display
Viewfinder Type	Electronic
Viewfinder Size	0.39″
Viewfinder Pixel Count	1,440,000
Viewfinder Eye Point	23.00 mm
Viewfinder Coverage	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	Approx. 1.07x
Diopter Adjustment	-4 to +3 m
Display Screen	3″ Widescreen Tilting LCD (921,600)
Screen Coverage	100%

Exposure Control
ISO Sensitivity	Auto, 100-25600
Shutter	Type: Electronic & Mechanical Speed: 30 – 1/4000 Second , Bulb Mode Type: Mechanical Speed: 1/4 – 1/4000 Second in Movie Mode
Remote Control	RM-DSLR2 (Optional)
Metering Method	Center-Weighted Average Metering, Multi-Zone Metering, Spot Metering
Exposure Modes	Modes: Aperture Priority, Intelligent Auto, Manual, Memory Recall, Movie, Programmed Auto, Scene Selection, Shutter Priority, Superior Auto, Sweep Panorama Metering Range: EV 0.0 – EV 20.0 Compensation: -5 EV to +5 EV (in 1/3 or 1/2 EV Steps)
White Balance Modes	Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
Buffer/Continuous Shooting	Up to 11 fps for up to Frames Up to 6 fps for up to Frames Up to 2.5 fps for up to Frames

Flash
Flash Modes	Auto Fill-In Off Rear Sync Red-Eye Reduction Slow Sync Wireless
Built-in Flash	Yes
Guide No.	19.69′; (6 m) ISO100
Max Sync Speed	1 / 160 Second
Flash Compensation	-3 EV to +3 EV (in 1/3 or 1/2 EV steps)
Dedicated Flash System	TTL
External Flash Connection	Hot Shoe, Wireless

Performance
Shutter Lag	0.02 seconds
Self Timer	10 Seconds, 2 Seconds
Connectivity	HDMI D (Micro), USB 2.0, Wired Remote Port
Wi-Fi Capable	Yes
Software System Requirements	Windows: Vista (SP2), 7 (SP1), 8 Mac: OS X 10.6, 10.7, 10.8

Power
Battery	1 x NP-FW50 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack, 7.2 VDC, 1080 mAh

Physical
Dimensions (W x H x D)	4.7 x 2.6 x 1.8″ / 120.0 x 67.0 x 45.0 mm
Weight	12.13 oz / 344 g with battery and memory card

Kit Lens
Focal Length	16 – 50mm Comparable 35mm Focal Length: 24 – 75 mm
Aperture	Maximum: f/3.5 – 5.6 Minimum: f/22 – 36
Angle of View	83° – 32°
Minimum Focus Distance	9.84″ (25 cm)
Magnification	0.215x
Elements/Groups	9 / 8
Diaphragm Blades	7
Autofocus	Yes
Image Stabilization	Yes
Filter Thread	Front: 40.5 mm
Dimensions (DxL)	Approx. 2.63 x 1.19″ (66.7 x 30.2 mm)
Weight	4.09 oz (116 g)