SONY a6000 Mirrorless Camera with 16-50 mm f/3.5-5.6

MPN: ILCE6000LB  |  EAN: 4905524974393  |  Model: a6000 Mirrorless Camera with 16-50 mm f/3.5-5.6

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SONY a6000 Mirrorless Camera with 16-50 mm f/3.5-5.6 - ILCE6000LB Performance, Usage and Feature Ratings
Use Rating
Mirrorless Camera
Outstanding
Basic Skill Level (Video)
Outstanding
Intermediate Skill Level (Video)
Outstanding
Basic Skill Level (Photo)
Outstanding
Intermediate Skill Level (Photo)
Outstanding
Home Videos
Outstanding
Everyday Life Photography
Outstanding
Events Photography
Outstanding
Vlogging
Outstanding
Sports Photography
Outstanding
Film Making
Outstanding
Underwater Photography
Outstanding
Travel
Outstanding
Wildlife Photography
Outstanding
Landscape Photography
Outstanding
Event Videos
Outstanding
High FPS Videos
Outstanding
Astronomy Photography
Outstanding
WiFi Connectivity
Outstanding
Regular Looks
Outstanding
Camera Body with Lens
Outstanding
Bluetooth Connectivity
Outstanding

Kind of Camera

The Mirror-less Camera is a very good option for taking those shots with a professional flair. The ability to change lenses and tweak a variety of photo settings can be quite powerful. 

Photography Skillset

Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Sony a6000 Mirrorless Camera with 16-50 mm f/3.5-5.6 camera would suit you adequately.

For those who are passionate about photography at a casual level but are prepared to make the occasional technical adjustments, the a6000 Mirrorless Camera with 16-50 mm f/3.5-5.6 is a very straightforward option. At this skill level you'll be comfortable utilising features such as the 179  "Auto Focus points" that this camera comes with.

Video skill level

Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Sony a6000 Mirrorless Camera with 16-50 mm f/3.5-5.6 video camera should be sufficient for your needs.

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Other Video needs

If you're looking for that silky-smooth rendering of your videos, this camera has got it as its able to handle 60 FPS at 1080p resolutions.

Video Scenarios

The Sony a6000 Mirrorless Camera with 16-50 mm f/3.5-5.6, is a very competent option when it comes to recording occasions and related activities. Also, the presence of its built-in Image stabilizer does help with making your clips look smooth and steady.

Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Sony a6000 Mirrorless Camera with 16-50 mm f/3.5-5.6 is a great companion to have.

Self made video content - Whether its in a specialist niche or broad subject area, video content is king (or queen) these days. With an image sensor size of 23.5 x 15.6 mm (mm), this camera can deliver really good image quality in your videos. It's also got Wi-Fi so if you can still make your transfers even if you're not with your cables.

Capture the drama - This Sony camera is is good partner for your craft. Filming in different situations  requires a really good Image sensor and this camera packs one that measures at 23.5 x 15.6 mm mm which works very well for your needs. 

Photo Scenarios

In taking those celestial photographs, the image sensor size a key component which measures at 23.5 x 15.6 mm (mm) for this particular camera model. You'll also want to shoot using the RAW file format to maximise the details you capture. Good news is, this camera supports that format!

There are times when you just want to take simple but great photos of things around you without bothering too much about camera settings. For that purpose, the a6000 Mirrorless Camera with 16-50 mm f/3.5-5.6 is a really good choice. 

Its important to ensure the celebrant (or special guests) are in clear view in every photo taken. Keeping them in focus while they're moving about is one of the great features that comes with the a6000 Mirrorless Camera with 16-50 mm f/3.5-5.6.

As lots of sports happen at night or in-doors, the image sensor size plays an important role in image quality during low light conditions. In addition to its 23.5 x 15.6 mm(mm) sensor size, the Sony a6000 Mirrorless Camera with 16-50 mm f/3.5-5.6, also comes with a Tracking Focus mode which is great for photos were the subject is constantly moving.

Taking photos while underwater is a lot of fun. You'll be able to bathe the subject of your photograph with the colours and hues only found when taking shots in an aquatic environment.

Whether on holiday or exploring new places, this camera from Sony is a great choice. Taking photos of what's around you - near and far - with the a6000 Mirrorless Camera with 16-50 mm f/3.5-5.6 is a breeze.

From ants to zebras, a camera for nature's mosaic needs to have a great image sensor which is why the 23.5 x 15.6 mm (mm) that comes with this model works well for this scenario. It comes with a Continuous Shooting Mode allowing you to take successive shots rapidly. 

If you've got requirements to take photos of a variety of landscapes, then the presence of multiple scene modes on a camera is helpful in order to setup quickly and start shooting. This model from Sony has got this capability making it a suitable option for your needs. In addition, this model has the ability to select what parts of your frame you would like to focus on before you take the shot.

Other considerations

Transferring your shots from your camera to another device is made even more convenient with the in-built Wi-FI capability of this camera.

Style

It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way.

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Technical Specifications

SONY a6000 Mirrorless Camera with 16-50 mm f/3.5-5.6 - ILCE6000LB Technical Specifications
Specification Description
Design
Camera Type Mirrorless
Product Colour Black
Camera
Aperture Priority AE Yes
Aperture Range (F-F) 3.5-5.6
Brightness Adjustment Yes
Camera File System DCF 2.0, Exif 2.3, RAW
Image Formats Supported JPEG, RAW
Photo Effects 1
Scene Modes Portrait, Sunset, Night portrait, Landscape (scenery)
Scene Modes Present Yes
Self-timer Delay 2, 10 s
Smartphone Remote Support Yes
White Balance Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
Flash
Built-in Flash Yes
External Flash Connector Yes
Flash Modes Auto, Fill-in, Flash off, Flash on, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash Sync-speed 1/160 s
Focusing
Auto Focus Yes
Auto Focus (AF) Assist Beam Yes
Auto Focus (AF) Lock Yes
Auto Focus (AF) Points 179
Auto Focus (AF) Points Selection 1
Auto Focusing (AF) Modes Contrast Detection Auto Focus, Face detection
Closest Focusing Distance 0.25 m
Focus Adjustment Auto/Manual
Focusing Distance 25
Manual Focus Yes
Normal Focusing Range 0.3 - 3.0 m
Smile Detection Yes
Tracking Focus 1
Light Exposure
ISO Sensitivity 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600, 51200, Auto
ISO Sensitivity (max) 51200
ISO Sensitivity (min) 100
Light Exposure Control Program AE
Light Exposure Correction ±5EV (1/2; 1/3 EV step)
Light Exposure Modes Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE
Light Metering Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot
Manual Exposure Yes
Shutter
Camera Shutter Speed 30 - 1/4000 s
Camera Shutter Type Electronic
Continuous Shooting Mode Yes
Fastest Camera Shutter Speed 1/4000 s
Shutter Priority AE Yes
Shutter Speed (photo) 30 - 1/4000 s
Slowest Camera Shutter Speed 30 s
Video
Camcorder Media Type Memory Stick PRO HG-Duo,Memory Stick Pro Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Full HD Yes
HD Type Full HD
Maximum Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Supported Aspect Ratios 3:2, 16:9
Video Formats Supported AVCHD, MP4, XAVC S
Video Recording Yes
Video Resolutions 640 x 480, 1440 x 1080, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Audio
Built-in Microphone Yes
Built-in Speaker(s) Yes
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
Lens System
Digital Zoom 4 x
Extra/Smart Zoom 2 x
Filter Size 40.5 mm
Focal Length (35mm Film Equivalent) 24 - 75 mm
Focal Length Range (f-f) 16 - 50 mm
Interchangeable Lens Present 1
Lens Mount Interface Sony E
Lens Structure (elements/groups) 8/9
Maximum Aperture Number 36
Maximum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) 75 mm
Minimum Aperture Number 3.5
Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) 24 mm
Number Of Diaphragm Blades 7
Storage
Compatible Memory Cards MS PRO Duo, MS Pro-HG Duo, MS XC-HG Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Display
Built-in Display Yes
Display TFT
Display Diagonal 3
Display Resolution (numeric) 921600 pixels
Field Of View 100 %
Flip-out Screen Yes
Vari-angle LCD Display Yes
Viewfinder
Diopter Adjustment (D-D) -4 to +3
Diopter Correction Yes
Electronic Viewfinder Yes
Magnification 1.07 x
Viewfinder Type Electronic
Sensor
Image Sensor Size (W X H) 23.5 x 15.6 mm
Megapixel 24.3 MP
Sensor Format Cropped
Sensor Type CMOS
Total Megapixels 24.7 MP
Other Features
Stabilizer Yes
Ports & Interfaces
HDMI (Micro) Ports Quantity 1
HDMI Connector Type D
HDMI Ports Quantity Yes
USB 2.0 (Micro USB) Ports Quantity 1
USB 2.0 Connectors 1
USB Connector Micro-USB
USB Version 2.0
Battery
Battery Life (CIPA Standard) 360 shots
Battery Life (max) 1.5 h
Battery Type NP-FW50
Number Of Batteries Supported 1
Power Source Type Battery
Networking
Near Field Communication (NFC) Yes
Wi-Fi Yes
Packaging Content
AC Adapter Included Yes
Batteries Included Yes
Battery Charger Included Yes
Cables Included USB
Handheld Remote Control Yes
Certificates
Certification CE
Weight & Dimensions
Depth 45.1 mm
Height 66.9 mm
Lens Diameter 64.7 mm
Lens Length 29.9 mm
Weight 285 g
Weight (including Battery) 344 g
Width 120 mm
System Requirements
Mac Operating Systems Supported Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion
Windows Operating Systems Supported Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Window
Picture Quality
Maximum Image Resolution 6000 x 4000 pixels
Still Image Resolution(s) 6000 x 4000, 4240 x 2832, 3008 x 2000, 6000 x 3376, 4240 x 2400, 3008 x 1688, 12416 x 1856, 5536 x 2160, 8192 x 1856, 3872 x 2160