ageha
Senior Member
They are going to replace bestsellers like the 20mm that fast?
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ragnarok95
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20mm was best seller?
ageha
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Of course not.
spinworkxroy
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That's a good idea...unfortunately, there isn't enough buttons to customise for this...i wish it was like the a7 where the AEL button has a switch so you can have 2 buttons instead of 1...
airconvent
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Hi Guy,
After all the detailed discussions on issues and subtle performance changes, overall would it be a generally good idea to replaced my NEX6 with an A6000?
In order to keep the price down, Sony cut some corners such as the feature set a lower resolution EVF (which I absolutely use all the time due to long sightedness) But I do love the faster focusing speed. Very good for catch subjects that do not want to keep still. That was a very clear difference of 0.5 focusing on the NEX6 vs instant on the A6000. 0.5 sec may not sound much but it is the difference between sharp and blurred images. What do you recommend?
After all the detailed discussions on issues and subtle performance changes, overall would it be a generally good idea to replaced my NEX6 with an A6000?
In order to keep the price down, Sony cut some corners such as the feature set a lower resolution EVF (which I absolutely use all the time due to long sightedness) But I do love the faster focusing speed. Very good for catch subjects that do not want to keep still.
That was a very clear difference of 0.5 focusing on the NEX6 vs instant on the A6000. 0.5 sec may not sound much but it is the difference between sharp and blurred images. What do you recommend?
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ageha
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How did you came up with the number 0.5?Hi Guy, After all the detailed discussions on issues and subtle performance changes, overall would it be a generally good idea to replaced my NEX6 with an A6000? In order to keep the price down, Sony cut some corners such as the feature set a lower resolution EVF (which I absolutely use all the time due to long sightedness) But I do love the faster focusing speed. Very good for catch subjects that do not want to keep still.
ragnarok95
Senior Member
I used to thought the downgraded EVF is an issue because it is smaller than NEX6 but after a week of using, i cant really tell the diff.
Yes, i was a ex-nex 6 who change to the A6000.
Yes, i was a ex-nex 6 who change to the A6000.
Question for those who uses full manual lens via La-ea1/3 on the A6000:
Is there any setting that, when using full manual lens, let you have the magnified view just like when you are doing DMF?
I am using the Tamron 60mmf2 Di II alpha mount via La-ea1.
Focus peaking is good, but when it comes to macro, every 0.25mm focus accuracy counts!
I am not too keen to upgrade to La-ea2/4 just so that DMF can be activated and I can use the magnified view.....
Thanks!
Is there any setting that, when using full manual lens, let you have the magnified view just like when you are doing DMF?
I am using the Tamron 60mmf2 Di II alpha mount via La-ea1.
Focus peaking is good, but when it comes to macro, every 0.25mm focus accuracy counts!
I am not too keen to upgrade to La-ea2/4 just so that DMF can be activated and I can use the magnified view.....
Thanks!
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More buttons are always good for people like us who likes more control.
Just curious, what do you program your centre button for which you find hard to replace for the Focus Lock On target activation?
spinworkxroy
New Member
The center button is used to change the focus area..I use spot focus more tjan the other modes so having that button change the focus area and point is useful..I generally set it up identical to my a7r..
silvermoon1407
Senior Member
Just use full MF and trigger magnified view independently
Thanks! Looks like I need to assign C1 to magnified view.
A pity the 3 memory banks cannot store customised button settings.
Hope a firmware update can sort this out
airconvent
Senior Member
Just a rough estimate. Its shorter than 1 sec. Half a "1000" count...
Actually, I looked though both of them, and yeah, the FOV is different for the same lens. What irks me is that I can see the lines on the A6000 display whereas on the NEX6 its not discernible. Plus the body is actually thicker than the NEX6. That's a step backward. Don't understand the need to increase the size even though physically most of the components are not changed. But for the A6000, the flash definitely feels sturdier. The NEX6 one is quite flimsy, so I avoid leaving it out unless I need to use it.
Just a rough estimate. Its shorter than 1 sec. Half a "1000" count...
Actually, I looked though both of them, and yeah, the FOV is different for the same lens. What irks me is that I can see the lines on the A6000 display whereas on the NEX6 its not discernible. Plus the body is actually thicker than the NEX6. That's a step backward. Don't understand the need to increase the size even though physically most of the components are not changed. But for the A6000, the flash definitely feels sturdier. The NEX6 one is quite flimsy, so I avoid leaving it out unless I need to use it.
I never own a Nex6, so pardon my un-invited 2cts.
I always wonder to myself what is the purpose of EVF when others complain that this EVF looks better than the other.
To me, an EVF serves it's function when it allows you to take a good picture.
EVF "A" is better when it allows me to take a good picture easier than "B".
EVF "A" is better when it is more usable in poorer light...less lag....
I have no use for an EVF that looks good and high definition but useless in poor light...
ragnarok95
Senior Member
You find nex 6 is thinner because of the slated top. A6000 is flat and squarish and is just 2mm thicker than NEX 6. I don't see how this is a step backwards.
ragnarok95
Senior Member
silvermoon1407
Senior Member
The EVF in the nex 6 can capture more details than the one on A6000.
But I guess detail is not essential for composing.
ragnarok95
Senior Member
Maybe see more details have more feeling for composing??? Haha
The EVF in the nex 6 can capture more details than the one on A6000.
That is without a doubt. But is it required for composition? Even when zoomed in and trying to use manual focus in magnified view, the resolution of modern day EVF is not a limiting factor.
On the other hand, blown highlights under bright sunlight and dark unresolved shadows, laggy and grainy EVF under low light can adversely affect the composition, iso, exposure comp, manual focus decisions.
I am not saying higher definition EVF is not good. But given the choice by Sony, I will choose a more responsive and more practical lower res EVF over a higher def EVF with more limited usage under adverse operating condition.
Of cos if there is an A6000-N down the line with a high definition EVF that performs the same or better than A6000 EVF, I will not hesitate to buy it.
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